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Selected Poems
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025494319
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 382
Weight: 1.56
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selected Poems by Conrad Aiken represents a definitive collection of work from one of the twentieth century's most influential American voices. This compilation, which earned the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, showcases Aiken's mastery of language, his deep psychological insight, and his unique ability to blend musicality with philosophical inquiry. Aiken's verse often explores the complexities of human consciousness, the fluidity of identity, and the intricate relationship between the self and the external world.
Throughout this volume, readers will encounter the author's celebrated symphonies-long, complex poems that demonstrate his technical virtuosity and his pioneering use of stream-of-consciousness techniques in verse. From the haunting imagery of his early lyrics to the profound metaphysical explorations of his later sequences, Aiken's poetry remains a cornerstone of Modernist literature. Selected Poems serves as an essential introduction to an author whose work bridged the gap between traditional forms and the avant-garde movements of his era, offering a rich tapestry of emotional depth and intellectual rigor.
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