Contrasting Poets Lawrence and Shapiro in Their Views of Nature
Julie Gibson
Throughout the history of literature, poetic views of nature has evolved
through time. One of the most differing eras is the twentieth century. With it's
non-classical views, the twentieth century is one of the most influential eras.
While the Victorian era practiced traditional values, the twentieth century
influences techniques of love and the loss of the beauty in nature. Poets of the
same century have multiple views, many differing. Two major twentieth century
poets are D.H. Lawrence and Karl Shapiro. D.H. Lawrence loves and is in touch
with nature, while Karl Shapiro cares more of war and satires of government, not
giving much thought to nature. Even though both poets share and differ in views,
both are twentieth century poets.
The twentieth century lasted from 1900-1939. It began at the dawn of the
new century and in England, is set by the death of Queen Victoria. Reading
attracted a large......
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