Goblins and Pagodas

Name: Goblins and Pagodas
Author: John Gould Fletcher

By John Gould Fletcher

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This collection opens with a preface reflecting on aesthetic upheaval and the search for poetic form, then assembles tightly wrought lyric sequences organized as color symphonies that pair musical structure with vivid visual imagery. Poems range from storm-tossed sea and furnace-lit interiors to twilight vineyards and urban lights, using dense, imagistic language and synesthetic color-musical correspondences to evoke emotional states. Recurrent motifs include voyage, heat and cold, and the tension between ruin and aesthetic renewal, producing compressed, modernist explorations of perception, memory, and the artist's attempt to distill feeling into pure form.

About the Author

John Gould Fletcher

John Gould Fletcher was an American poet, critic, and essayist known for his contributions to modernist literature. His work often reflects a deep engagement with visual art and culture, as seen in his notable book "Paul Gauguin, His Life and Art," which explores the life and influence of the renowned painter. Fletcher's poetry collections, such as "Goblins and Pagodas" and "Irradiations; Sand and Spray," showcase his innovative use of imagery and form. Additionally, his interest in Japanese aesthetics is evident in his work "Japanese Prints," which highlights his appreciation for Eastern art. Through his diverse writings, Fletcher has left a lasting impact on the literary landscape.