Review
“Langdell traces Rich's several transformations, including one "transfiguration," from neoclassically influenced modernist, through radical feminist cultural critic, to neo-Marxist prophet of postmodern America. Throughout, Langdell's insightful analyses of individual poems succeed in making the case for a progressive development of Richean ideology....Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty.”–Choice
“Cheri Colby Langdell has written an ambitious and thorough treatment of Adrienne Rich's poetry covering the half century from her first volume, A Change of World in 1951 to Fox, Poems 1999-2000....Adrienne Rich is one of the most important poets writing today, both for her style and her mission, and Langdell is a passionate and energetic proponent of her work.”–NWSA Journal
“Cheri Colby Langdell has written an ambitious and thorough treatment of Adrienne Rich's poetry covering the half century from her first volume, A Change of World in 1951 to Fox, Poems 1999-2000....Adrienne Rich is one of the most important poets writing today, both for her style and her mission, and Langdell is a passionate and energetic proponent of her work.”–
Book Description
Provides a biographical and critical overview of one of America's most outspoken and influential contemporary poets.
