JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Art of Falling: THE FORCE OF GRAVITY IN THE LYRICS OF ANDREW MOTION.

  • Published In: American Scholar, 2024, v. 93, n. 4. P. 52 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HAMMER, LANGDON 3 of 3

Abstract

In the article "The Art of Falling: THE FORCE OF GRAVITY IN THE LYRICS OF ANDREW MOTION" from the American Scholar, poet Andrew Motion explores the theme of gravity in his new long poem, "Gravity Archives." Motion reflects on his personal past and the present, using gravity as a metaphor for the weight of memories and the pull of the past. The poem includes images of falling, such as Motion's arrival in London and a painting he encounters at Tate Britain. Motion also addresses the impact of his mother's fall from a horse, which left her paralyzed. The article highlights Motion's rougher style in "Gravity Archives" and his use of John Berryman's work as inspiration. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Scholar. 2024/10, Vol. 93, Issue 4, p52
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:179079791
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