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American poet known for his unique poetic style and profound psychological insight. Robinson's works often explore themes of loneliness, death, and moral dilemmas, characterized by their beautiful language and rich emotions.

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Famous Edwin Arlington Robinson Quotes

“Your Dollar is your only Word, / The wrath of it your only fear. / You build it altars tall enough / To make you see, but your are blind; / You cannot leave it long enough / To look before you or behind.”

Looks Long Enough Behinds Blind Dollars Tall Wrath Altars Arlington

Book:Selected poems

Source: Selected poems

“Ah, when shall come love's courage to be strong! Tell me, O Lord--tell me, O Lord, how long Are we to keep Christ writhing on the cross!”

Long Strong Christ Prayer Lord Courage Crosses

Book:Selected poems

Source: Selected poems

“I mean you last as long as lies.”

Mean Long Lasts Lying Deceit

Book:Delphi Poetical Works and Plays of Edwin Arlington Robinson (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Poetical Works and Plays of Edwin Arlington Robinson (Illustrated)

About the Author

Born: December 22, 1869
Died: April 6, 1935
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 35

Books & Sources

Delphi Poetical Works and Plays of Edwin Arlington Robinson (Illustrated)Related source material

Edwin Arlington RobinsonRelated source material

Robinson: PoemsRelated source material

Selected poemsRelated source material

Uncollected poems and prose of Edwin Arlington RobinsonRelated source material

Edwin Arlington Robinson's letters to Edith BrowerRelated source material

Lancelot: A PoemRelated source material

MerlinRelated source material

The Poetry of E.A. RobinsonRelated source material

The Torrent: And, The Night BeforeRelated source material

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