Robert Frost: The Ethics of Ambiguity by John H. Timmerman (English) Hardcover B

Description: Robert Frost by John H. Timmerman As one explores Frosts ethical thinking through his body of prose and poetry, one discovers a conflicted and often confusing world. Some apparently overt claims are shaded in context by tones of cynicism or skepticism. Values he apparently lauded in his work he violated freely in his life. Ideals he longed for are often crushed under a bitter sense of reality. Consequently, the important questions to ask about Frosts ethiscs are whether any systematic patterns emerge, what influenced such patterns, and, most importantly, how they are manifested in the poetry. To examine such issues, the critical methodology of this study is contextual, with emphasis upon three primary contexts. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As one explores Frosts ethical thinking through his body of prose and poetry, one discovers a conflicted and often confusing world. Some apparently overt claims are shaded in context by tones of cynicism or skepticism. Values he apparently lauded in his work he violated freely in his life. Ideals he longed for are often crushed under a bitter sense of reality. Consequently, the important questions to ask about Frosts ethiscs are whether any systematic patterns emerge, what influenced such patterns, and, most importantly, how they are manifested in the poetry. To examine such issues, the critical methodology of this study is contextual, with emphasis upon three primary contexts. The first context is the nature of the work itself - the fundamental influences upon Frosts art and the way he shapes the poetic work to engage an ethical issue. The second significant context entering this discussion is historical/biographical. While it is not the aim to read Frosts poems directly in the context of life events, as a poet who is often narrative in style, his own life inevitably colors the story of the work. Furthermore, the understanding of ethical situation and response is significantly enhanced by an understanding of the personal and historical details behind the work. Finally, the third and most important context comes directly from the philosophy of ethics itself, demonstrating that consistent ethics, even though intrinsically encapsulated in ambiguity and ambivalence, does in fact appear in Frosts work. Author Biography John H. Timmerman received his Ph.D. from Ohio University and is currently Professor of American Literature at Calvin College. He has authored numerous articles on American literature and over twenty books, including the following on American literature: John Steinbecks Fiction, The Dramatic Landscape of Steinbecks Short Stories, T.S. Eliots Ariel Poems (Bucknell University Press, 1994), and Jane Kenyon: A Literary Life. Long Description As one explores Frosts ethical thinking through his body of prose and poetry, one discovers a conflicted and often confusing world. Some apparently overt claims are shaded in context by tones of cynicism or skepticism. Values he apparently lauded in his work he violated freely in his life. Ideals he longed for are often crushed under a bitter sense of reality. Consequently, the important questions to ask about Frosts ethiscs are whether any systematic patterns emerge, what influenced such patterns, and, most importantly, how they are manifested in the poetry. To examine such issues, the critical methodology of this study is contextual, with emphasis upon three primary contexts. The first context is the nature of the work itself - the fundamental influences upon Frosts art and the way he shapes the poetic work to engage an ethical issue. The second significant context entering this discussion is historical/biographical. While it is not the aim to read Frosts poems directly in the context of life events, as a poet who is often narrative in style, his own life inevitably colors the story of the work. Furthermore, the understanding of ethical situation and response is significantly enhanced by an understanding of the personal and historical details behind the work. Finally, the third and most important context comes directly from the philosophy of ethics itself, demonstrating that consistent ethics, even though intrinsically encapsulated in ambiguity and ambivalence, does in fact appear in Frosts work. Details ISBN1611481740 Author John H. Timmerman Short Title ROBERT FROST Publisher Bucknell University Press Language English ISBN-10 1611481740 ISBN-13 9781611481747 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 811.52 Residence Grand Rapids, MI, US Year 2002 Imprint Bucknell University Press Subtitle The Ethics of Ambiguity Place of Publication Cranbury Country of Publication United States Pages 198 UK Release Date 2002-08-01 AU Release Date 2002-10-01 NZ Release Date 2002-10-01 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2002-08-01 US Release Date 2002-08-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137352282;

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