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The King of Spain
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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025764177
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The King of Spain is a compelling collection of verse by the provocative American poet Maxwell Bodenheim. Written during the height of the Jazz Age, this volume showcases Bodenheim's signature style-a blend of sharp intellectualism, cynical wit, and lush, evocative imagery that defined his reputation as a central figure of the Greenwich Village literary scene. The poems within explore themes of irony, urban life, and the complexities of human emotion, all delivered with the rhythmic precision and unconventional linguistic flair characteristic of early 20th-century modernism.
As a notable work of the 1920s, The King of Spain reflects the disillusionment and experimental spirit of the era. Bodenheim's mastery of the lyric form is on full display here, offering readers a glimpse into the rebellious heart of the American avant-garde. This collection serves as a significant record of poetic innovation, capturing the vibrant and often biting perspective of one of the era's most colorful and controversial literary voices.
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