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The Classic Collection of Allen Tate: Poetry and Prose — Illustrated Edition
About this book
Discover the distinctive voice of Allen Tate, one of the significant figures in twentieth-century American poetry and literary criticism, in this carefully selected illustrated collection of poetry and prose. Bringing together works that reflect Tate's intellectual depth, formal precision, and engagement with history, culture, and the human condition, this volume offers an inviting introduction to his literary world.
Tate's poetry is known for its rich imagery, complex symbolism, and thoughtful exploration of memory, faith, identity, and the relationship between the individual and the past. His verse often combines personal experience with broader historical and cultural questions, creating poems that reward both casual reading and close study.
Alongside the poetry, this collection presents prose that demonstrates Tate's importance as an essayist and critic. His writings explore literature, tradition, society, and the role of the artist, revealing a sharp and disciplined mind concerned with the enduring values of culture and intellectual life.
The illustrated format adds a visual dimension to the reading experience, complementing Tate's evocative language and making this edition suitable for readers who appreciate both literary classics and beautifully presented books.
Whether you are discovering Allen Tate for the first time or returning to his work with fresh interest, this collection provides an engaging opportunity to explore the poetry and prose of a writer whose influence continues to be felt in American letters.
Contents:
•Poetry
-Death of Little Boys
-Homily
-Madness
-Mr. Pope
-To a Romantic
-To a Romantic Novelist
-Ditty
-Idyl
-Retroduction to American History
-Causerie
-Idiot
-The Subway
-Ode to the Confederate Dead
-The Progress of œnia
-Sonnet to Beauty
-The Eagle
-Historical Epitaphs
-The Cross
-Mother and Son
•Prose
-Stonewall Jackson: The Good Soldier
-Jefferson Davis: His Rise and Fall
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- Prose
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