Robert Lowell was an American poet whose confessional works grappled with the sweep of history and the dark recesses of the self. Initially influenced by his conversion to Catholicism, his early, formally rigorous poetry explored the shadowed American past, earning praise for its powerful handling of meter and rhyme. Later, responding to personal and psychological turmoil, his work shifted towards direct personal experience with a looser form, creating a watershed collection that reshaped modern poetry. Considered a preeminent voice in English-language poetry for the latter half of the twentieth century, Lowell defined the restless core of American verse.
Of the twenty chapters that make up these Memoirs, seventeen appear here in print for the first time, unearthed by the editors from the Harvard Archive. Memoirs demonstrates Lowell's expansive gifts as a prose stylist and provide further evidence of the range and brilliance of his achievement.
The Dolphin Letters offers an unprecedented portrait of Robert Lowell and Elizabeth Hardwick during the last seven years of Lowell's life (1970 to 1977), a time of personal crisis and creative innovation for both writers. Centred on the letters they exchanged with each other and with other members of their circle - writers, intellectuals, friends and publishers, including Elizabeth Bishop, Caroline Blackwood, Mary McCarthy and Adrienne Rich - this book has the narrative sweep of a novel, telling the story of the dramatic breakup of Lowell and Hardwick's twenty-one-year marriage and their extraordinary, but late, reconciliation. Lowell's sonnet sequence The Dolphin (for which he controversially adapted Hardwick's letters as a source) and his last book, Day by Day, were written during this period, as were Hardwick's influential books Seduction and Betrayal: Women and Literature and Sleepless Nights. Lowell and Hardwick are acutely intelligent observers of marriage, children, friends and the feelings that their personal tribulations gave rise to. The Dolphin Letters, edited by Saskia Hamilton, is a debate about the limits of art - what occasions a work of art, and what moral and artistic licence artists have to make use of their lives and the lives of others as material. The crisis of Lowell's The Dolphin was profoundly affecting to everyone around him, and Bishop's warning that 'art just isn't worth that much' haunts us today.
The renowned and controversial author of many books of poems, plays, and translations, Robert Lowell was one of the United States' most honoured poets, winning the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry in 1947 and 1974, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award. This book offers a selection of Lowell's poems.
Set against the backdrop of historical America, this novel offers a rich exploration of life from the late 15th century to the early 20th century. It draws from Joseph Sabin's extensive bibliography, featuring narratives on discovery, exploration, and significant events like the U.S. Civil War, while also addressing themes such as Native American history and religious beliefs. The collection includes a variety of documents, making it a valuable resource for libraries and scholars, now available in high-quality digital scans for broader accessibility.
The book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1864. It preserves the historical significance and context of the time, offering readers a glimpse into the themes and perspectives of that era. The reprint maintains the integrity of the original text, making it a valuable addition for those interested in literature from the 19th century and its lasting impact on contemporary thought.
Teen idol at fifteen, international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at twenty, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood child actor in Ohio uprooted to the wild counterculture of mid-seventies Malibu, where he embarked on his unrelenting pursuit of a career in Hollywood.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, reflecting its historical significance. As it is an older publication, readers may encounter imperfections like marks, notations, and flawed pages. The publisher emphasizes the cultural importance of this work, committing to preserving and promoting literature through high-quality, accessible modern editions that remain faithful to the original text.
Set in a small Newfoundland fishing village, the narrative follows Father Smith as he navigates new challenges and personal struggles in his role as a Catholic priest. Themes of faith, redemption, and the intricacies of human relationships are deeply explored, offering a powerful emotional experience. This sequel to The Old Priest In Conception Bay delves into the complexities of connecting with a community while confronting one's inner demons. It appeals to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literary fiction and is a significant addition to Robert Lowell's body of work.
The book is a facsimile reprint of an original antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance. It may include imperfections like marks and notations due to its age. This edition aims to protect and promote the cultural importance of the literature, offering a high-quality, accessible version that remains true to the original text.
