Apartment House

Apartment House

by Joyce Kilmer

The Apartment House is a collection of poems by Alfred Joyce Kilmer, a noted American poet, known for his poignant observations of urban life. These poems explore the complexities and contrasts of apartment dwelling, capturing the diverse characters and interactions within a tightly knit community. Through his lyrical voice, Kilmer reveals the joys and challenges of close quarters, the quiet drama of everyday existence, and the subtle nuances of human connection within the confines of a shared space.

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Joyce Kilmer

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Alfred Joyce Kilmer was an American writer and poet mainly remembered for a short poem titled "Trees" (1913), which was published in the collection Trees and Other Poems in 1914. Though a prolific poe...

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