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Robert Traill Spence Lowell IV ( / ˈloʊəl /; March 1, 1917 – September 12, 1977) was an American poet. He was born into a Boston Brahmin family that could trace its origins back to the Mayflower. His family, past and present, were important subjects in his poetry.
Learn about the life and work of Robert Lowell, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who wrote in various forms and styles, from traditional meter and rhyme to confessional and public poetry. Explore his themes of history, politics, religion, and self-identity, and his influential friendship with Elizabeth Bishop.
Learn about the life and work of Robert Lowell, one of the most influential poets of the twentieth century. Explore his poems, awards, influences, and legacy on the official website of the Academy of American Poets.
Mar 13, 2017 · The line between elevated spirits and mania, often recognized only after it has been crossed, is the subject of Kay Redfield Jamison’s groundbreaking book, “Robert Lowell, Setting the River on...
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Nov 1, 2017 · A personal and critical essay on the life and work of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Lowell, who wrote about the human condition with candor, intimacy, and formal virtuosity. The author argues that Lowell's poems are relevant for the twenty-first century, as they explore the problem of having a day in a world of change and chaos.
Learn about the life and works of Robert Lowell, one of the most influential American poets of the 20th century. Explore his family background, mental health struggles, political views, awards, and famous poems.
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A poem that explores the poet's crisis of identity and art in postwar America. Lowell uses images of a hermit heiress, a red fox, a skunk, and a blood cell to express his conflict between formality and candor, privacy and voyeurism.
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