Icarus
by Edward Field
‘Icarus’ by Edward Field places the Icarus of Greek mythology in a modern context to explore themes of alienation and displacement.
Edward Field was an American poet born in 1924 in Brooklyn, New York. He has won numerous poetic awards throughout his career including the Rome Prize and the Shelley Memorial Award. His collections include Icarus and Stars in my Eyes.
‘Icarus’ by Edward Field places the Icarus of Greek mythology in a modern context to explore themes of alienation and displacement.