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Five American poets: Robert Hass, John Matthias, James McMichael, John Peck, Robert Pinsky

In 'Five American poets: Robert Hass, John Matthias, James McMichael, John Peck, Robert Pinsky,' readers are introduced to the poetry of five significant American literary figures. The book delves into the styles, themes, and influences of each poet, offering a comprehensive look at their individual contributions to American poetry. more

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Robert Hass
Robert Hass

Robert Hass is an American poet known for his concise and profound poetry style. His works explore themes of nature, history, and the human condition, and have won numerous literary awards. more

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“My wretched feet, flayed and swollen to lameness by the sharp air of January, began to heal and subside under the gentler breathings of April; the nights and mornings no longer by their Canadian temperature froze the very blood in our veins; we could now endure the play-hour passed in the garden.”

“One must be a god to be able to tell successes from failures without making a mistake.”

“How many million Aprils came before I ever knew how white a cherry bough could be, a bed of squills, how blue And many a dancing April when life is done with me, will lift the blue flame of the flower and the white flame of the tree Oh burn me with your beauty then, oh hurt me tree and flower, lest in the end death try to take even this glistening hour.”

“All the wild sweetness of the flower Tangled against the wall. It was that magic, silent hour.... The branches grew so tall They twined themselves into a bower. The sun shown ... and the fall Of yellow blossom on the grass! You feel that golden rain? Both of you could not hold, alas, (both of you tried, in vain) A memory, stranger. So I pass.... It will not come again.”