Spoon River Anthology: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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In Spoon River Anthology, the American poet Edgar Lee Masters (1869–1950) created a series of compelling free-verse monologues in which former citizens of a mythical Midwestern town speak touchingly from the grave of the thwarted hopes and dream of their lives. First published in book form in 1915, the Anthology was the crowning achievement of Masters' career as a poet, and a work that would become a landmark of 20th-century American literature.
Quick facts about Spoon River Anthology
- Title: Spoon River Anthology
- Author: Edgar Lee Masters
- First published: 1914
- Genre: poetry (poetic works by one author), works by individual poets: from c 1900 -, epitaphs
- OpenLibrary ID: OL267926W
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Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Spoon River Anthology about?
In Spoon River Anthology, the American poet Edgar Lee Masters (1869–1950) created a series of compelling free-verse monologues in which former citizens of a mythical Midwestern town speak touchingly from the grave of the thwarted hopes and dream of their lives.
Who wrote Spoon River Anthology?
Spoon River Anthology was written by Edgar Lee Masters.
When was Spoon River Anthology published?
Spoon River Anthology was first published in 1914.
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