Collected Poems, 1943-2004 (Magill’s Literary Annual 1991-2005)
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- Author: Richard Wilbur
- First Published: 2004
- Type of Work: Poetry
- Genres: Poetry
- Subjects: United States or Americans, Twentieth century, Authors or writers, Twenty-first century, Poetry or poets, Wit or humor, English language
“This book begins with some new work from the last few years,” Wilbur says in his introductory note, “and then offers all of my previous books of poems in reverse order of publication. Nothing has been thrown out, and any changes of wording are too few and too slight to mention.” Why Wilbur chose to present his works in reverse chronological order he does not say, but as he includes some new, previously uncollected poems, he apparently wishes to continue presenting his work from the most recent to the earliest. The volume also includes, in an appendix, five small books of verse...
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