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Robinson Jeffers: A Portrait

Robinson Jeffers: A Portrait

Adamic, Louis

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Literary Criticism20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163189197
ISBN13: 9781163189191
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Robinson Jeffers: A Portrait is a book written by Louis Adamic, which provides a comprehensive and intimate look into the life and work of the American poet Robinson Jeffers. The book begins with an introduction to Jeffers' early life, including his upbringing in a strict Presbyterian family and his education at Occidental College and the University of Southern California.Adamic then delves into Jeffers' literary career, exploring his early poetry and his decision to move to Carmel, California, where he would spend the rest of his life. The book also examines Jeffers' personal life, including his marriage to Una Call Kuster and his relationships with other writers and artists of the time.Throughout the book, Adamic provides insightful analysis of Jeffers' poetry, highlighting its themes of nature, isolation, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. He also discusses Jeffers' political views, including his opposition to World War II and his advocacy for environmental conservation.Overall, Robinson Jeffers: A Portrait is a fascinating and informative look into the life and work of one of America's most important and influential poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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