Poems, 1957-1967 Poems, 1957-1967 Poems, 1957-1967 Poems, 1957-1967 Poems, 1957-1967

by James Dickey

Book Overview

Classic poems from a famous American poet

This volume represents, under one cover, the major work of the man whom critics and readers have designated the authentic poet of his American generation. For this collection, James Dickey has selected from his four published books all those poems that reflect his truest interests and his growth as an artist. He has added more than a score of new poems - in effect, a new book in themselves...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819560553
• ISBN13: 9780819560551
• Release Date: June 1967
• Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
• Length: 315 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up

Customer Reviews

One of my favorite books of poetry

This book has the best of Dickey's writings. I bought it 15 years ago for "The Performance" and "Drinking from a helmet". Of all poetry about war, this is the most realistic.