Spectra: A Book of Poetic Experiments

"Spectra: A Book of Poetic Experiments" by Arthur Davison Ficke is a journey into a world of experimental verse from the early 20th century. It captures the essence of a group pushing the boundaries of poetry, similar to what artists were doing with Futurist Painting. The poems vividly express intense emotions and colors found in life, as seen through the poets' personal viewpoints. Emanuel Morgan's poetry often builds structured emotional landscapes that create rich sensory experiences, while Anne Knish explores deeper into abstract ideas about life and feelings using free verse. Overall, the book is a playful yet serious exploration of emotion, presented through the imaginative freedom of its many poems.