Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters (English) Paperback Book

Description: Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters An American poetry classic, in which former citizens of a mythical midwestern town speak touchingly from the grave of the thwarted hopes and dreams of their lives. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An American poetry classic, in which former citizens of a mythical midwestern town speak touchingly from the grave of the thwarted hopes and dreams of their lives. In Spoon River Anthology, the American poet Edgar Lee Masters (1869–1950) created a series of compelling free-verse monologues in which former citizens of a mythical Midwestern town speak touchingly from the grave of the thwarted hopes and dream of their lives. First published in book form in 1915, the Anthology was the crowning achievement of Masters career as a poet, and a work that would become a landmark of 20th-century American literature. In these pages, no less than 214 individual voices are heard - some in no more than a dozen moving lines. Alternately plaintive, anguished, enigmatic, angry, and contemptuous, the voices of Spoon River, although distinctively small-town Americans, evoke themes of love and hope, disappointment and despair that are universal in their resonance. This American classic is reprinted here from the authoritative 1915 edition. Back Cover In Spoon River Anthology , the American poet Edgar Lee Masters (1869-1950) created a series of compelling free-verse monologues in which former citizens of a mythical Midwestern town speak touchingly from the grave of the thwarted hopes and dream of their lives. First published in book form in 1915, the Anthology was the crowning achievement of Masters career as a poet, and a work that would become a landmark of 20th-century American literature. In these pages, no less than 214 individual voices are heard--some in no more than a dozen moving lines. Alternately plaintive, anguished, enigmatic, angry, and contemptuous, the voices of Spoon River, although distinctively small-town Americans, evoke themes of love and hope, disappointment and despair that are universal in their resonance. This American classic is reprinted here from the authoritative 1915 edition. Author Biography In this landmark work of 20th-century American literature, Edgar Lee Masters parodies the pious, euphemistic epitaphs written on gravestones to create a series of free-verse monologues. Long Description A landmark of 20th-century American literature: a series of over 200 compelling free-verse monologues in which former citizens of a mythical Midwestern town speak touchingly from the grave of the thwarted hopes and dreams of their lives. Reprinted from the authoritative 1915 edition. Details ISBN0486272753 Author Edgar Lee Masters Pages 144 Language English ISBN-10 0486272753 ISBN-13 9780486272757 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781572702790 Birth 1868 Death 1950 Short Title SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY DOI 10.1604/9780486272757 UK Release Date 2000-02-01 AU Release Date 2000-02-01 NZ Release Date 2000-02-01 US Release Date 2000-02-01 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Series Thrift Editions Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-02-01 DEWEY 811.52 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:33986035;

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