Spectra: A Book of Poetic Experiments by Arthur Davison Ficke and Witter Bynner

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Spectra: A Book of Poetic Experiments by Anne Knish and Emanuel Morgan is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book showcases the innovative work of the Spectric group, aiming to expand poetic expression through experimental forms and techniques, analogous to the methods of Futurist Painting. Its primary focus is to explore and articulate the overwhelming colors and emotions present in reality while engaging with the poet’s inner vision and interpretations. The poems in Spectra are varied and imaginative, exploring different themes through distinct voices. Emanuel Morgan’s pieces often paint vivid emotional landscapes with structured meter, utilizing rich imagery that evokes strong sensory experiences, while Anne Knish leans towards free verse, offering more abstract reflections on existence, memory, and the complexity of human emotions. The collection invites readers into a spectrum of feelings, from despair to joy, through playful and surreal musings, often interspersed with humor. It’s an experimental and expressive dive into the world of poetic imagination, allowing each poem to function as a prism reflecting the myriad hues of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)