Title: New Collected Poems
Author: Robert Graves
Publisher: Doubleday & Co. Date: 1975
I'm probably going to make notes on the poems I like and Grave's style. At least Graves doesn't do everything in lower case, like e.e. cummings.
Very lush and sensual imagery. His lover imagery is very raw and provacative, but also very elusive/wistful. There is also an element of a somewhat dark sesual undertone. It suggests something of a dissatisfaction with the current situation and a burgeoning sense of resentment/depression.
When place in context of Grave's biographical blurb in the preface of the book (written by the editor) it seems to coincide with his stormy relationships. It also is suggestive of a maschoistic aspect in Grave's personality and a desire to be dominated by a powerful woman.
The range of mood swings seen in the poems suggest a manic-depressive element to the poet's personality. I wonder what one would say about my poems and how they reflect upon my psyche.
Note: This was originally published on Livejournal Aug 23, 2006. This entry was a typed version of a handwritten one from an earlier date in my paper reading journal.
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