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'The DNA Molecule': May Swenson confronts modern paradigms

Authors :
Saunders, Judith P.
Source :
Papers on Language & Literature. Fall 2009, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p339, 19 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Collected in May Swenson's 1970 book Iconographs, "The DNA Molecule" is a stunningly successful shaped poem. The layout of the text, in jagged blocks of type cascading irregularly down the [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
The DNA Molecule (Poem) -- Criticism and interpretation
DNA -- Portrayals
Poets -- Works -- Criticism and interpretation
Criticism
Languages and linguistics
Literature/writing
Criticism and interpretation
Works
Portrayals

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00311294
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Papers on Language & Literature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.212939103

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