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Spoon River Anthology
Book • 2010
Edgar Lee Masters' "Spoon River Anthology" is a collection of free verse poems, each representing an epitaph of a deceased resident of the fictional Spoon River.
The poems offer intimate glimpses into the lives, secrets, and regrets of these individuals, creating a vivid portrait of a small-town community.
The work explores themes of mortality, social hypocrisy, and the complexities of human relationships.
Masters' use of dramatic monologue and his unflinching portrayal of human flaws make the anthology a powerful and enduring work of American literature.
Its impact lies in its ability to reveal the hidden lives and unspoken truths within a seemingly ordinary setting.
The poems offer intimate glimpses into the lives, secrets, and regrets of these individuals, creating a vivid portrait of a small-town community.
The work explores themes of mortality, social hypocrisy, and the complexities of human relationships.
Masters' use of dramatic monologue and his unflinching portrayal of human flaws make the anthology a powerful and enduring work of American literature.
Its impact lies in its ability to reveal the hidden lives and unspoken truths within a seemingly ordinary setting.
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