RESHAPING THE WORLD: THE BREATHING PICTURES IN THE POETRY OF CUMMINGS AND MAYAKOVSKY | ||
| CDELT Occasional Papers in the Development of English Education | ||
| Article 7, Volume 84, Issue 1, October 2023, Pages 197-240 PDF (993.1 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/opde.2023.337477 | ||
| Author | ||
| Amal Hamza Shenishen | ||
| Lecturer, Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts, Tanta University | ||
| Abstract | ||
| E. E. Cummings and Vladimir Mayakovsky, unique poets in American and Russian poetry, exhibit styles that transcend the conventional norms of their artistic realm, placing them not merely as interpreters but as influencing agents shaping the world. Their poetic expressions reflect an exceptional synesthetic sensibility and a captivating magical quality that beckons visual interpretation, transcending the conventional limits of auditory appreciation. In an unexpected foreshadowing of the 21st-century digital revolution, both poets ingeniously crafted poem-pictures, seamlessly blending visual and verbal components. This study attempts to scrutinize the profound influence of Cummings and Mayakovsky as creators of worlds, moving beyond the boundaries of established language. Drawing inspiration from Roman Jacobson’s theoretical framework, this paper focuses on the transforming power inherent in their poetry. Through a careful exploration of specific poetry and themes, this study aims to illustrate how these poets transcend mere words, emerging as mediums that give birth to entirely authentic spheres of imaginative and transformative potential. This analysis highlights the visionary contributions of both Cummings and Mayakovsky, shedding light on their influence in shaping the trajectory of poetry and laying the groundwork for the evolution of artistic expression in unforeseen ways. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Cummings; Mayakovsky; Roman Jakobson; Visual Art | ||
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