Main Street

Main Street

by Joyce Kilmer

“Main Street” is a collection of poems by Joyce Kilmer, known for his celebration of the natural world and his Roman Catholic faith. Kilmer's poems are characterized by their lyrical style and traditional structure, often using vivid imagery to evoke feelings of awe and wonder. The collection includes poems about nature, faith, love, and the human condition, reflecting Kilmer's diverse interests and sensibilities. Though he was also a journalist, literary critic, lecturer, and editor, Kilmer is remembered primarily for his poetry, which continues to be appreciated for its beauty and heartfelt sincerity.

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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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