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  • The Dream Songs

    Poems

    by John Berryman ...
    Series series FSG Classics
    The complete Dream Songs--hypnotic, seductive, masterful--as thrilling to read now as they ever wereJohn Berryman's The Dream Songs are perhaps the funniest, saddest, most intricately wrought cycle of oems by an American in the twentieth century. They are also, more simply, the vibrantly sketched adventures of a uniquely American antihero named Henry. Henry falls in and out of love, and is in and ... Read more

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  • Modus Vivendi

    by John Berryman ...
    If "Modus Vivendi" were a fictional work, it might explore themes of life, relationships, and human experience, given the Latin phrase's meaning of "way of living" or "mode of life." Berryman's poetic style often delved into the complexities of the human condition, so such a collection could potentially feature introspective and emotionally resonant poetry.While "Modus Vivendi" by John Berryman ... Read more

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  • The Trouble with Telstar

    by John Berryman ...
    The novel likely takes its title from Telstar, the name of the first communications satellite launched by NASA in 1962. Given the time period of its publication, "The Trouble with Telstar" may explore themes related to the emerging technologies of the space age and their impact on society.The plot of the novel might involve a fictionalized scenario in which the Telstar satellite encounters ... Read more

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  • Vigorish

    by John Berryman ...
    In "Vigorish," Berryman likely explores themes related to gambling, risk-taking, and the lure of chance. The term "vigorish" refers to the interest or commission charged by a bookmaker or loan shark on a bet or loan, particularly in gambling contexts.The poem may delve into the psychology of gambling and the thrill of uncertainty, as well as the consequences of addiction and compulsive behavior. ... Read more

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  • The Freedom of the Poet

    by John Berryman ...
    Less than a year before his death in 1972, John Berryman signed a contract with his publisher for a book of prose, The Freedom of the Poet, for which he had made a selection from his published and unpublished writings. In his draft of a prefatory note, he acknowledged the influence of Eliot, Blackmur, Pound, and Empson on his critical thought, pointing out that "my interest in critical theory has ... Read more

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  • His Toy, His Dream, His Rest

    by John Berryman ...
    His Toy, His Dream, His Rest continues and concludes John Berryman's poem called The Dream Songs, begun in 77 Dream Songs, which was published in 1964 and awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.This longer volume contains 308 songs in all, starting, of course, with number 78."Some of the people who addressed themselves to 77 Dream Songs went so desperately astray," writes the author, "that I permit ... Read more

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  • Love & Fame

    by John Berryman ...
    One of the most astonishing things about this astonishing book is that it follows so closely in time the enormous achievement of the author's Dream Songs, the first part of which 77 Dream Songs, won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1965 and the second part, His Toy, His Dream, His Rest, the National Book Award for Poetry in 1969.Love & Fame is written in a style new for Berryman, new for anybody. ... Read more

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  • The Right Time

    Enriched edition. A Timeless Exploration of Love, Loss, and the Human Experience

    by John Berryman, Lauren Ashfield ...
    In "The Right Time," John Berryman delves into the complex interplay of time, memory, and existence through a lyrical and emotionally charged narrative. This collection of poems showcases Berryman's signature confessional style, blending personal introspection with universal themes of loss and urgency. The work's vivid imagery and innovative use of form reflect the influence of modernist poetry ... Read more

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  • The Trouble with Telstar

    by John Berryman ...
    The real trouble with communications satellites is the enormous difficulty of repairing even the simplest little trouble. You need such a loooong screwdriver. ... Read more

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  • The Selected Letters of John Berryman

    by John Berryman ...
    A wide-ranging, first-of-its-kind selection of Berryman’s correspondence with friends, loved ones, writers, and editors, showcasing the turbulent, fascinating life and mind of one of America’s major poets.The Selected Letters of John Berryman assembles for the first time the poet’s voluminous correspondence. Beginning with a letter to his parents in 1925 and concluding with a letter sent a few ... Read more

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  • Berryman's Sonnets

    by John Berryman ...
    A brilliant and fiercely pitched sonnet cycle about love: at once passionate, forbidden, and doomedJohn Berryman was an unconventional poet, but he must have surprised even himself when, in his thirties, he found he was suddenly compelled to write sonnets. It was an unusual choice—even an unpopular one—for a poet in a midcentury American literary scene that was less interested in forms. But it was ... Read more

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  • Modus Vivendi

    In a world wary of the gifted, justice is the only power strong enough to bridge the divide

    by John Berryman ...
    Modus Vivendi by John Berryman is a striking and introspective literary work that reflects the early brilliance of one of America’s most complex poetic voices. Long before his later fame as a confessional poet, Berryman’s writing in this collection reveals a sharp intellect, emotional tension, and a restless search for meaning that would define his career.The Latin title—meaning “a way of living” ... Read more

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