Captain Craig: A Book Of Poems

Captain Craig: A Book of Poems

by Edwin Arlington Robinson

This volume of narrative poems explores the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of fate. Robinson's characters, often residents of a fictional New England town, navigate the challenges of love, loss, ambition, and societal expectations. Through vivid imagery and introspective language, he delves into the psychological depths of his subjects, revealing their inner struggles and moral dilemmas. The poems are characterized by a strong sense of realism, often tinged with a melancholic tone. Robinson's work examines the darker aspects of human nature while also illuminating the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.

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Edwin Arlington Robinson was an American poet and playwright. Robinson won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three occasions and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times. Robinson was...

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