The Poetry of Jarrell (Masterplots, Definitive Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Randall Jarrell
- First Published: 1942
- Genres: Poetry
- Subjects: United States or Americans, Twentieth century, Authors or writers, Literature, World War II, Poetry or poets
Critical Evaluation:
By the time of his death, Randall Jarrell had become one of the recognized leading poets in America. His writing includes a satiric novel, Pictures from an Institution, two books of essays, literary and social-critical, two children’s books, several translations from German works, and seven books of poetry which collect the work of more than twenty years.
Perhaps his most important book was his second, Little Friend, Little Friend. These poems, published in 1945, marked the true beginning of his successful career. The book is largely...
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