Spoon River Anthology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419148606)

Spoon River Anthology is a collection of poems written by Edgar Lee Masters, first published in 1915. The book is set in the fictional town of Spoon River, Illinois, and is a series of epitaphs that give voice to the dead residents of the town. Each poem is written from the perspective of a different character and tells their life story, revealing the secrets and scandals of the town. The poems cover a range of themes, including love, death, family, and politics. The book is considered a masterpiece of American literature and a groundbreaking work in the genre of free verse poetry. It has been praised for its vivid portraits of small-town life and its exploration of the complexities of human relationships. Spoon River Anthology is a unique and powerful work that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.HENRY got me with child, Knowing that I could not bring forth life Without losing my own. In my youth therefore I entered the portals of dust. Traveler, it is believed in the village where I lived That Henry loved me with a husband's love But I proclaim from the dust That he slew me to gratify his hatred.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.

Author: Edgar Lee Masters
ISBN-10: 1419148605
ISBN-13: 9781419148606
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.60w x 0.43d