Selected Poems
Selected Poems by Edwin Arlington Robinson, published by Penguin on December 1, 1997, is a collection that showcases the work of one of the first great American Modernist poets. This edition, comprising 224 pages, presents Robinson’s poetry, which, while appearing conventional in its use of meter and rhyme, breaks new ground through its use of everyday language infused with dramatic power and sensitivity. The poems illuminate the lives of ordinary people, particularly those who are downtrodden or misunderstood, creating a gallery of character portraits that includes figures such as Richard Cory and Miniver Cheevy.
Readers will find that Robinson’s work combines wit and emotional depth, offering insights into the human condition. The collection reflects themes prevalent in American poetry and literary criticism, making it a significant contribution to the genre. This Penguin Classic not only restores Robinson’s place in literary history but also invites readers to explore the nuanced experiences of his characters, enriching their understanding of early 20th-century American literature.
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A best seller in his lifetime though neglected in recent years, Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869-1935) is due to be restored to his rightful place in literary history as one of the first great American Modernist poets. His poetry was revolutionary, though it looked deceptively conventional because it was written in metre and rhyme. He cast aside the stiff archaism and prettiness favoured by his contemporaries, instead employing everyday language with dramatic power, wit, and sensitivity. His lyric poems illuminate ordinary people, especially the downtrodden, the bereft, and the mistunderstood. In the process he created the gallery of character portraits for which he is most fondly remembered, among them Eben Flood, Aunt Imogen, Isaac and Archibald, Miniver Cheevy and Richard Cory.
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