Cummings, E. E.
A Miscellany
- ISBN 13:
- 9780871406538
- author:
- Cummings, E. E.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Liveright Publishing Corporation
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 14.73 x 3.3 x 21.84 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
E. E. Cummings's groundbreaking poetry collection A Miscellany offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a modernist master. Originally released in 1958, this eclectic volume brings together "a cluster of epigrams," three speeches from an unfinished play, and forty-nine essays, showcasing Cummings's delightfully original voice. The collection has been expanded by George J. Firmage, adding seven more poems and essays, as well as many unpublished line drawings. This diverse range of works paints a distinctive portrait of Cummings's eccentric yet precise genius. His prose is lively, often witty and biting, offering insightful observations on modern life, art, and culture. A Miscellany remains a vibrant and engaging read, with "a great deal of liveliness and nothing dead," as Cummings himself noted in his original foreword. This collection continues to appeal to readers with its unique blend of poetry, essays, and artistic expression.