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Complete Poems, 1913-1962

by E.E. Cummings · 1972

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This volume gathers the poems of E. E. Cummings written between 1913 and 1962, drawn from across his many collections. Cummings is known for breaking the rules of verse and print, scattering words across the page, playing with lowercase letters, punctuation and syntax, and splitting words in unexpected places. Within that playful form he writes about love, the body, the natural world, the changing seasons, and the individual's struggle against conformity and social pressure.

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Some poems are tender and lyrical, others sharp and satirical, and many show a delight in sound and surprise. Readers new to Cummings will find the collection a good introduction to his range, and those who know him well will find the full arc of his career in one book.

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