Nemerov, Howard (Vol. 6) | Nemerov, Howard 1920–
Nemerov, Howard 1920–
Nemerov is an American poet, novelist, short story writer, critic, and playwright, and winner of many awards. He is a skillful intellectual poet, employing a variety of traditional verse forms, whose poetry is especially distinguished as an attempt to come to terms with the "hard science," as well as the psychology, of our age. (See also Contemporary Authors, Vols. 1-4, rev. ed.)
Howard Nemerov, known to most readers as one of our better poets and critics, certainly possesses enough natural literary grace to be a fine short story writer. He writes carefully and exceptionally well, doesn't strain for effects, and knows how to convey his ideas with a minimum of effort. But in Stories, Fables and Other Diversions we see a writer who is comfortable and successful when working in a traditional, realistic vein trying to master other, less conventional—one is tempted to say more fashionable—styles and forms. While...
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