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Two Lives: A Poem
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781026056486
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Two Lives: A Poem is a profound and deeply personal narrative work by William Ellery Leonard. Written as an extensive sequence of sonnets, this masterpiece of 20th-century American poetry explores the complexities of love, the devastation of mental illness, and the weight of personal tragedy. The work provides an intimate look into the arc of a marriage, tracing its path from initial hope and intellectual companionship to a harrowing conclusion defined by psychological suffering and loss.
Renowned for its raw emotional honesty and formal precision, Leonard's work functions as both a tragic memoir and a universal exploration of the human condition. The poem captures the intellectual and social anxieties of its era while delving into the timeless themes of grief and guilt. By employing the sonnet form to convey a sustained and tragic narrative, Two Lives: A Poem stands as a significant milestone in the evolution of modern poetry. It remains an essential read for those interested in narrative verse and the powerful intersection of personal experience and literary art.
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