Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1995

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Paton, Priscilla

Abstract

Marge Piercy's poetry reflects the way her life and her feminist beliefs have changed over the years. Her public poems reflect her political views while her private poems focus on the linguistic problems encountered in male/female dialogue. In her private poems, she specifically addresses the need for men and women to communicate effectively by showing miscommunication occuring between the sexes. Her later works present a mature piercy as an equal partner in her relationships. Her public poetry shows her drive to change society's view of women. Although critics often reject Piercy's militant style, she continues to push for changes in society. A study of Piercy's poetry is truly a study of linguistic styles, political changes, and male/female relationships.

Extent

86 p.

Comments

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1995.|Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Identifier

FADT15130

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