An Edwin Arlington Robinson EncyclopediaEdward Arlington Robinson (1865-1935) was hailed by many in his day as America's foremost poet, outranking T.S. Eliot, Robert Frost, and Ezra Pound. Perhaps best known for his sonnets, he startled readers into attention and response through deliberate obscurity and ambiguity and demanding syntax. Many of Robinson's works continue to be published today, introducing him to new generations of readers. This comprehensive encyclopedia provides information on Robinson's poems - he published more than 200 - and his less well known prose works, along with entries on his family, friends, and professional associates. For entries on his writings, the year written, the setting of the work, background information, and critical commentary illuminating enigmatic passages are provided. For people, the entries provide biographical information and describe the influence the person had on Robinson's life. This encyclopedia has been extensively indexed. |
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Page 10
... turn to drink in search of relief from a myr- iad of personal troubles or for alleged inhibition - freeing stimulation and even inspi- ration . For whatever reasons , Robinson seems to have started consuming alcohol early , though ...
... turn to drink in search of relief from a myr- iad of personal troubles or for alleged inhibition - freeing stimulation and even inspi- ration . For whatever reasons , Robinson seems to have started consuming alcohol early , though ...
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... turns silent . Cavender sees her face turn into something different , and a different voice speaks . It tells Cavender that he must believe in " laws and purposes , " that he doesn't fear death but does fear life and fears this distinct ...
... turns silent . Cavender sees her face turn into something different , and a different voice speaks . It tells Cavender that he must believe in " laws and purposes , " that he doesn't fear death but does fear life and fears this distinct ...
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... turn of Adam and Eve to Eden ( Genesis 3:24 ) . Nicholas Ayo , concentrating on Roosevelt as Samson , notes that " Roosevelt , the lion - slayer in many ways , also brings sweetness forth from the defeat of his enemies . " Yvor Winters ...
... turn of Adam and Eve to Eden ( Genesis 3:24 ) . Nicholas Ayo , concentrating on Roosevelt as Samson , notes that " Roosevelt , the lion - slayer in many ways , also brings sweetness forth from the defeat of his enemies . " Yvor Winters ...
Contents
Preface | 1 |
The Encyclopedia | 9 |
Robinsons Writings by Category | 253 |
Copyright | |
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