Published to coincide with the 125th anniversary of William Carlos Williams' birth, Neil Baldwin’s thoughtful biography captures the rich life of the preeminent poet who was also a beloved country doctor. Baldwin writes movingly of the small-town New Jersey folk who came to see Dr. Williams in his daily professional routine. He likewise details the prolific writer’s complex nightlife within the Bohemian circles of Greenwich Village and the long and loving friendships he shared with literary superstars such as Ezra Pound and Hilda Doolittle. Based on Baldwin’s years of study cataloging the Williams archives at SUNY/Buffalo and at Yale — more than 20,000 sheets and rough drafts for poems, short stories, novels, plays, and Williams’ ambitious epic poem, "Paterson," — To All Gentleness presents a striking portrait of a man who managed to live two important lives, distinct yet driven by the same impulses of creativity and caring.
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To All Gentleness: William Carlos Williams, The Doctor PoetA widen perspective on the doctor poet than many biographies. A good history of the doctor and a wonderful sampling of his writing. For those looking for amore concise anthology of works that include Williams I would recommend "The Red Wheelbarrow". remarkable literary reviews of remarkable writers. The author knew and was mentored by the doctor.That Red Wheelbarrow: Selected Literary Essays
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Willie Williams peered with excitement through the slats in the fence bordering his back yard. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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William Carlos Williams, Ezra Pound, New York City, Nine Ridge Road, Raquel Helene, William George Williams, Marianne Moore, Willie Williams, New Jersey, Passaic River, Doc Williams, Puerto Rico, White Mule, James Laughlin, Walt Whitman, Christopher Columbus, World War, Charles Demuth, Park Avenue, Hilda Doolittle, West Passaic Avenue, New World, Grandma Wellcome, Marsden Hartley, Horace Mann Browse Sample Pages:
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William Carlos Williams, Ezra Pound, New York City, Nine Ridge Road, Raquel Helene, William George Williams, Marianne Moore, Willie Williams, New Jersey, Passaic River, Doc Williams, Puerto Rico, White Mule, James Laughlin, Walt Whitman, Christopher Columbus, World War, Charles Demuth, Park Avenue, Hilda Doolittle, West Passaic Avenue, New World, Grandma Wellcome, Marsden Hartley, Horace Mann Browse Sample Pages:
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