Auteur: Edwin Arlington Robinson

Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869-1935) was a prolific American poet whose work is marked by a meticulous and unflinching realism. Born in Head Tide, Maine, and raised in Gardiner, Robinson led a life marked by early financial struggles, familial tragedies, and relative obscurity in the literary world until later in his career. His poetry, characterized by its formal structure, often grapples with themes of human failure and personal despair. Robinson”s first major collection, “Children of the Night” (1897), remains a seminal work that helped establish his reputation. This collection reflects Robinson”s unique blend of traditional form with psychological depth, exploring the inner lives of marginalized and unremarkable characters with empathy and insight. His literary style is notable for its precision and control, eschewing the sentimentality common to much of the poetry of his era. Robinson was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry three times during his career, a testament to his significant contribution to American literature. His verse continues to speak to readers with its haunting portrayal of human nature and its masterful use of poetic technique.