Two Poems for T. | Essays and Criticism

  • This Business of Living

    In the following excerpt from his diary writings, Pavese extrapolates on poetic images and technique.

  • Subtle Poetic Genius

    Kelly is an instructor of creative writing and literature at two colleges in Illinois. In this essay, Kelly examines why it can be considered artistically appropriate that T., who is hardly given individual characteristics in the poem, is referred to in the title at all.

  • Ancient and Modern Exile Literature in Translation

    In the following review of translations of works by Dante and Pavese, Pappas-Signorelli identifies various themes in Pavese’s poetry and comments on Pavese’s contributions to modern Italian poetry.

  • Life and Work

    In the following essay, O’Healy explores critical reaction to Pavese’s life and work.