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Priapus and the Pool and Other Poems

Priapus and the Pool and Other Poems

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General Poetry

ISBN10: 1025925211
ISBN13: 9781025925219
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Priapus and the Pool and Other Poems is a significant collection of verse by the Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet Conrad Aiken. This work represents a high point in early 20th-century modernist literature, showcasing Aiken's characteristic blend of musicality, psychological exploration, and philosophical inquiry. The title sequence, Priapus and the Pool, uses classical imagery to delve into themes of eroticism, consciousness, and the passing of time, all while maintaining a hauntingly beautiful lyrical structure.

Aiken's poetry is renowned for its symphonic quality, often treated as a series of movements that explore the complexities of the human psyche. Throughout this volume, readers will find a profound engagement with the natural world and the internal landscapes of the mind, reflecting the author's interest in psychoanalytic theory and the fluidity of identity. Conrad Aiken stands as a vital contemporary to poets like T.S. Eliot, and this collection demonstrates his unique contribution to the American poetic canon through its meticulous craftsmanship and intellectual depth. This volume remains an essential read for those interested in the evolution of modern poetry and the enduring power of symbolic verse.

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