Dream and Responsibility: Four Test Cases of the Tension Between Poetry and Society

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy green hardcover. There is no dust jacket included. The cover shows minimal wear, with slight scuffing visible. The binding remains tight, and the pages are clean without any inscriptions or markings.

"Dream and Responsibility: Four Test Cases of the Tension Between Poetry and Society" by Peter Viereck was published by The University Press of Washington, D.C. in 1953. This hardcover edition delves into the complex interplay between poetry and societal influences, examining figures such as Ezra Pound and Stefan George. Viereck, a well-regarded historian and poet, offers a critical analysis of art versus propaganda and the role of the poet in the machine age. This edition is a significant exploration for those interested in the intersection of literature and social commentary. The book is bound in a green hardcover, with no dust jacket, and is in good condition with minimal wear. It is a valuable addition for collectors of literary criticism and those interested in mid-20th-century cultural studies.