A Profile.
The article profiles poet Major Jackson. Jackson is said to have been influenced by the period of North Philadelphia's gentrification, when Temple University has broadened its vision to include a spirit of acquisition. He relates that his path in poetry has been unconventional. Particular focus is g...
| Publicado en: | Ploughshares Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 187 - 194 |
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Ploughshares, Inc.
Spring2013
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| Sumario: | The article profiles poet Major Jackson. Jackson is said to have been influenced by the period of North Philadelphia's gentrification, when Temple University has broadened its vision to include a spirit of acquisition. He relates that his path in poetry has been unconventional. Particular focus is given to his ability to bridge social gaps and his development of a cosmopolitan sensibility. The influence of an interaction with the campus guide on his life is also mentioned. |
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