Lord Weary's castle
Book • 1946
'Lord Weary's Castle' is a poetry collection by Robert Lowell published in 1946.
The poems delve into themes of religious and personal conflict, exploring the decay of traditions and the struggles of the individual within a chaotic world.
Lowell employs vivid imagery and complex symbolism to convey a sense of disillusionment and moral ambiguity.
The collection is characterized by its confessional style and its unflinching examination of the darker aspects of human experience.
With its intense emotional landscape and its innovative use of language, 'Lord Weary's Castle' established Lowell as a major voice in American poetry.
The collection remains a significant and influential work.
The poems delve into themes of religious and personal conflict, exploring the decay of traditions and the struggles of the individual within a chaotic world.
Lowell employs vivid imagery and complex symbolism to convey a sense of disillusionment and moral ambiguity.
The collection is characterized by its confessional style and its unflinching examination of the darker aspects of human experience.
With its intense emotional landscape and its innovative use of language, 'Lord Weary's Castle' established Lowell as a major voice in American poetry.
The collection remains a significant and influential work.
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