E. E. Cummings

Edward Estlin Cummings (October 14, 1894 – September 3, 1962), typically abbreviated E. E. Cummings, was an American poet, painter, essayist, and playwright. Though a representation not endorsed by him, his publishers often mirrored his atypical syntax by writing his name in lower case, e. e. cummings.

Criticisms

Cummings has been criticized for allowing himself to become static in technique, and accordingly showing a lack of artistic growth; however, others opine that Cummings simply found a style that suited him and kept it. He has also been labeled by some as a misanthrope due to his sometimes harsh satire. Some critics call his depictions of society's hypocrisy and monotony elitist and self-indulgent. Most controversial perhaps is the hotly-disputed claim that some of his works feature racist and anti-semitic overtones.{{ref|empzine}}

Related Topics:
Technique - Misanthrope - Satire - Society - Hypocrisy - Monotony - Elitist - Self-indulgent - Racist - Anti-semitic

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