Keywords
Warren Zevon, music, American music, history, violence, songwriting, poet
Disciplines
Comparative Literature | Musicology
Mentor
David Vessey
Abstract
"A Mad Magical Poet: Essays on the Life and Art of Warren Zevon" is a series of three essays on the titular subject. Warren Zevon was an American songwriter whose career spanned from the late 1960s to the early 2000s. Though known for his hit single "Werewolves of London," Zevon is a far more interesting figure than the "one hit wonder" label can possibly capture. Here, I explore his appeal as a literary and philosophical figure, examine his prophetic song of environmental crisis, "Run Straight Down," and consider the theme of violence as it appears throughout his music. The text also contains an introduction from the author, detailing his personal relationship with Zevon's music.
ScholarWorks Citation
Tenney, Zachary E., "A Mad Magical Poet: Essays on the Life and Art of Warren Zevon" (2020). Honors Projects. 774.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/774
