Skepticism, illusion and rigourous observation: Marianne Moore's poetic pursuit of hope

This thesis examines Marianne Moore’s poetic project of creating hope within a modern context. Building on an initial discussion of Moore’s skeptical perspective, I go on to argue that Moore’s work fosters a desire both to believe in something unknowable and to maintain faith in a goodness that can...

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Main Author: Soles, Katharine Elaine
Other Authors: Carson, Luke
Language:English
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Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1828/1529