Worldly Hopes by A. R. Ammons - 1982-05

Norton, 1982. 8vo size trade paperback; 51 pages to this thin chapbook. From back: "Writing of (the author's) work in general, the critic William Harmon said recently, "Ammons's poetry seems a distillation, continuation, and culmination of earlier American visions, filling in where they were defective, cutting back where they were redundant, striking a radiant average between Stevens and Williams, taking some the chill off Frost, perfecting what they began, and beginning anew and afresh..." Edgewear, wear to covers, remnants of sticker on spine, worn top corner front cover. . Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Chap Book.

New York: W. W. Norton. Good with no dust jacket. 1982. First Edition; First Impression. Original Wrappers. 0393000818 . A. R. Ammons, whose full name is Archie Randolph Ammons, was an American poet known for his distinct and innovative style. He was born on February 18, 1926, in Whiteville, North Carolina, and passed away on February 25, 2001. Ammons received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and went on to serve in the U. S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he completed his Master of Arts degree at the University of California, Berkeley. Ammons gained recognition for his poetry characterized by its expansive and exploratory nature. His work often delved into themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition. He was associated with the New York School of poets and was influenced by both modernist and postmodernist literary traditions. One of Ammons' notable works is "Tape for the Turn of the Year," published in 1965. The poem is composed… Read More

New York Norton, 1982, paperback. Softcover. Condition: very good (marker dot on bottom-edge). ISBN 0393000818

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