Reviews for Beyond Maximus: The Construction of Public Voice in Black Mountain Poetry

The average rating for Beyond Maximus: The Construction of Public Voice in Black Mountain Poetry based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2019-08-08 00:00:00 Billie Van Sandt A summary bio of Ernest Hemingway that with definitive strokes paints the picture of a tortured genius. That much of his pain was self imposed through his narcissism and disregard for those who could not further his desired career, sympathy wanes. Yet the man was larger than life, his writing a powerful display. This book contains a brief biography and several literary critiques of his work. These focus on Hemingway's well known offerings like For Whom the Bell Tolls and Farewell to Arms and only briefly discusses four from his large catalog of short stories. The book is well done, brief in intent,as a snapshot of Ernest Hemingway. Depending on interest in the life and works of Hemingway it will either spur the reader to more writings from,and of this man, or close the door (or book) on needing to know more.

Review # 2 was written on 2012-07-21 00:00:00 Rick Harris A great start for readers unfamiliar with how to read Hemingway. Great book.