Origins and History of Consciousness (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Adrienne Rich
- First Published: 1978
- Type of Work: Poem
- Genres: Poetry
- Subjects: Love or romance, Poetry or poets, Feminism, Women, Consciousness
“Origins and History of Consciousness,” as the title suggests, is an account of the poet's search for what poetry means to her and how it is connected to personal issues in her life. Appearing in The Dream of a Common Language, one of Rich's most critically acclaimed works, it represents an important summary of themes and concerns at the center of her work.
The first section consists of what appears to be a relatively straightforward description of a room, but it rapidly becomes clear that this description incorporates many symbolic layers. The blank walls, for...
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