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Christchurch: Poems
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025547459
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Christchurch; Poems is the debut collection of Robert P. Tristram Coffin, a significant voice in 20th-century American letters and a future recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. This elegant volume captures the early lyrical development of a poet who would become known for his profound connection to tradition, spirituality, and the natural world. Much of the work within this collection reflects Coffin's formative years as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, where the majesty of ancient architecture and the weight of history deeply informed his creative output.
The title sequence, focused on the venerable Christchurch at Oxford, showcases Coffin's ability to weave together the physical beauty of sacred spaces with a quiet, observant faith. His verse is marked by formal precision and a keen eye for detail, moving between the academic cloisters of England and the beginnings of the rural New England themes that would later define his mature work. Christchurch; Poems serves as a vital introductory piece for readers looking to explore the roots of Coffin's distinctive style, offering a sophisticated exploration of heritage, beauty, and the enduring human spirit.
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