Context Collapse: A Poem Containing a History of Poetry.

Greek poetry; Homer, fl. ca. 900 B.C.-ca. 801 B.C.; Rhyme; Printing presses; Judges; Entertainers; Oral interpretation of poetry

Ryan Ruby's book, "Context Collapse: A Poem Containing a History of Poetry," is a verse essay that explores the history of poetry from ancient Greece to the present day. The author discusses how poetry was originally performed and judged based on the skill of the singer. He then delves into the evolution of poetry, from the compositions of court troubadours in medieval times to the more complex literary techniques developed after the invention of the printing press. Ruby also examines the modernist movement and the challenges faced by contemporary poets in an age of cultural abundance. This unique and well-researched literary history offers readers a fresh perspective on the subject. [Extracted from the article]