Curse | Garth Greenwell
In the following essay review, Greenwell argues that Bidart’s poetry has evolved from lengthy dramatic monologues in which theatrical performance by the characters outweighs any attempt to be lyrical. Greenwell also describes his definition of ‘‘lyric’’ as ‘‘short, intimate, and musical’’ and claims that the poems in Star Dust provide the best evidence that Bidart has become a lyric poet.
Garth Greenwell
In the following essay review, Greenwell argues that Bidart’s poetry has evolved from lengthy dramatic monologues in which theatrical performance by the characters outweighs any attempt to be lyrical. Greenwell also describes his definition of ‘‘lyric’’ as ‘‘short, intimate, and musical’’ and claims that the poems in Star Dust provide the best evidence that Bidart has become a lyric poet.
I intend my title as something of a provocation: Frank Bidart has largely been seen, and until recently for good reason, as...
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