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Edwin Arlington Robinson
1869-1935
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Books by Edwin Arlington Robinson
Children of the Night
"Children of the Night" by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a poetry collection published in 1897. This second volume features poems that paint portraits of individuals and moments through Robinson's distinctive voice. Among its pages are works like "Richard Cory" and "Luke Havergal," poems that would later gain recognition as masterpieces of American literature. The collection's initial quiet reception belied its enduring impact, eventually catching the attention of President Theodore Roosevelt himself.
The Man Against the Sky: A Book of Poems
"The Man Against the Sky: A Book of Poems" by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century. This volume reflects the author's poetic style and sensibilities during a time of significant change in American literature. The poems explore various themes including personal struggle, the human experience, and reflections on life and death, as well as a deep examination of character and society. In this collection, Robinson presents a series of evocative poems that delve into the complexities of human existence. The titular poem, "The Man Against the Sky," captures the essence of a solitary figure confronting life’s challenges amidst the chaos of the world. Throughout the collection, Robinson offers vivid character studies, such as Flammonde, a mysterious man who influences those around him, and Cassandra, who embodies societal critiques regarding materialism. Other poems, like "Eros Turannos" and "The Poor Relation," reveal intimate insights into relationships, emotional struggles, and the passage of time, all rendered with a profound lyrical quality. This thoughtful exploration makes Robinson's work both timeless and resonant for readers seeking depth in poetry.
Captain Craig : $b A book of poems
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The Three Taverns: A Book of Poems
"The Three Taverns: A Book of Poems" by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The work delves into the complexities of human emotions and experiences, weaving themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time throughout the pieces. It touches on various aspects of life, reflecting on social interactions, personal struggles, and deeper philosophical inquiries. The opening of this poetry collection sets a reflective tone, exploring existential themes through vivid imagery and contemplative verses. The first poem, "The Valley of the Shadow," introduces the reader to a haunting landscape of human experience, encapsulating feelings of isolation and the search for meaning in life. Robinson uses metaphorical expressions to depict the struggles of individuals who grapple with their identities and pasts while navigating their present realities. The verses paint a vivid picture of the human condition, leaving the reader to ponder the enduring nature of hope and despair. Overall, the beginning of this collection invites readers into a world rich with emotional depth and introspection.
Merlin: A Poem
"Merlin: A Poem" by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a dramatic narrative poem written in 1917. Robinson reimagines the Arthurian legend through a modern lens, stripping away romantic ideals to portray King Arthur and his knights as flawed leaders—warrior, lover, fool. At the center is Merlin, a prophet who follows Vivian to Brocéliande not through enchantment but fate. As Camelot crumbles under betrayal and vengeance, Merlin must navigate between love and duty, witnessing a world where faith and creative love struggle against harsh reality.
The town down the river : $b A book of poems
"The town down the river : A book of poems by Edwin Arlington Robinson" is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The book contemplates ambition, failure, memory, modern life, and moral character, often through portraits of individuals confronting time, loss, and the pressures of society. The collection opens with a grave homage to Lincoln in The Master and a choric meditation on youth and fate in The Town Down the River, then ranges widely through dramatic monologues and character sketches. An Island voices Napoleon’s bitter exile; the Calverly’s sequence (Leffingwell, Clavering, Lingard) charts bohemian striving and collapse; and the miscellaneous poems move from urban spectacle (The White Lights) to intimate elegy (For a Dead Lady), satire and self-delusion (Miniver Cheevy, Doctor of Billiards), moral quandary (How Annandale Went Out), and parables of procrastination and hope (Vickery’s Mountain, Two Gardens in Linndale). Sea laments, love doubts, and tributes to the dead recur, balancing irony with compassion. The book closes with The Revealer, a public-spirited vision addressing leadership and national conscience, bookending the personal portraits with a civic appeal. Throughout, plainspoken music and keen psychology reveal lives poised between aspiration and resignation.