True friendship, as explored in Christopher Ricks' Geoffrey Hill, Anthony Hecht and Robert Lowell under the Sign of Eliot and Pound, reveals itself as an intricate interplay of intellectual camaraderie and mutual artistic influence. Against the backdrop of modernist titans like Eliot and Pound, these poets forge bonds that extend beyond mere personal connection into the realm of shared literary endeavor. The dialogues and tensions between their styles and philosophies underscore how true friendship becomes a crucible for creative growth—a space where rigorous challenge meets unwavering support. Ricks captures this dynamic, portraying friendship not only as emotional sustenance but also as a vital force that shapes poetic identity and legacy.
True friendship, as explored in Christopher Ricks' Geoffrey Hill, Anthony Hecht and Robert Lowell under the Sign of Eliot and Pound, reveals itself as an intricate interplay of intellectual camaraderie and mutual artistic influence. Against the backdrop of modernist titans like Eliot and Pound, these poets forge bonds that extend beyond mere personal connection into the realm of shared literary endeavor. The dialogues and tensions between their styles and philosophies underscore how true friendship becomes a crucible for creative growth—a space where rigorous challenge meets unwavering support. Ricks captures this dynamic, portraying friendship not only as emotional sustenance but also as a vital force that shapes poetic identity and legacy.
Yale University Press, 2010 as new
