Collected Poems, 1930–1976

poetry by Eberhart

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Collected Poems, 1930–1976 is a compilation of works by American poet Richard Eberhart. Eberhart, born in 1904, was known for his lyric verse and his role as a mentor to other poets. His poetry often blended modern styles with elements of Romanticism, frequently exploring themes of nature and death.

This collection earned Eberhart the National Book Award in 1976. He also received a Pulitzer Prize in 1966 for his Selected Poems, 1930–1965. Eberhart served as a consultant in poetry to the Library of Congress from 1959 to 1961.12

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Richard Eberhart
His works include Collected Poems, 1930–1976 (1976; National Book Award), Of Poetry and Poets (1979), New and Selected Poems (1990), and a book of criticism. From 1959 to 1961 Eberhart was consultant in poetry to the Library of Congress (now poet laureate consultant in poetry). In 1962 he…
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His works include Collected Poems, 1930–1976 (1976; National Book Award), Of Poetry and Poets (1979), New and Selected Poems (1990), and a book of criticism. From 1959 to 1961 Eberhart was consultant in poetry to the Library of Congress (now poet laureate consultant in poetry). In 1962 he…
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