Wallace Stevens : Collected Poetry and Prose (Library of America)

Wallace Stevens' Collected Poetry and Prose is a masterpiece of literary genius. This collection features all of Stevens' published books of poetry side-by-side for the first time, allowing readers to witness the evolution of his work. From the rococo inventiveness of Harmonium to the austere final poems of The Rock, Stevens' poetry explores the relationship between the world and the human imagination, and the ways poetry mediates between them. This volume also includes a hundred previously uncollected poems, as well as a comprehensive selection of Stevens' prose writings. The Necessary Angel, his distinguished book of essays, is joined by nearly fifty shorter pieces, providing readers with a glimpse into Stevens' critical and philosophical thinking. The often dazzling aphorisms Stevens gathered over the years are included, as are his plays and selections from his poetic notebooks. The fifty-year span of journal entries and letters included in this volume provide fascinating glimpses into Stevens' thoughts on poetry and the creative process. Stevens' Collected Poetry and Prose is a must-read for lovers of poetry and literature.