Selected Poems 1928–1958
work by Kunitz
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Selected Poems 1928–1958 is a collection by American poet Stanley Kunitz. This work, which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1959, includes meticulously crafted, intellectual verse from his earlier books, Intellectual Things (1930) and Passport to the War (1944), along with new poems. Kunitz was known for his subtle craftsmanship and exploration of complex themes. His poetry evolved over time, with later works becoming more emotional and less formally structured. Kunitz also served as a consultant in poetry to the Library of Congress.1
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