Collected Early Poems
Collected Early Poems by Robert Lavett Smith, published by Full Court Press in 2018, is a comprehensive collection that features much of the poet’s unpublished early work alongside the complete texts of four long-out-of-print chapbooks. This edition includes his first full-length collection, Everything Moves With A Disfigured Grace, and presents a carefully revised text, making it a significant compilation of Smith’s poetry from the early stages of his career. The book spans 211 pages and is available in English.
Readers will discover a range of themes and styles that reflect Smith’s development as a poet. This collection not only preserves his early works but also offers insights into the evolution of his craft. With a focus on American poetry, Collected Early Poems serves as a valuable resource for both longtime admirers of Smith’s work and those new to his poetry. The volume’s thoughtful assembly and revision make it a noteworthy addition to the literary landscape.
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COLLECTED EARLY POEMS brings together for the first time much of Robert Lavett Smith’s unpublished early work, and more importantly, the complete texts of four long-out-of-print chapbooks. These titles comprise most poems of the first decades of his career that he has chosen to preserve. His first full-length collection, Everything Moves With A Disfigured Grace, is also included here in its entirety. The text has been diligently revisited and revised. This handsome volume provides a definitive edition of previously unavailable works by this rewarding poet, and is ideal for both old fans and new readers.
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