100 Selected Poems
by E.E. Cummings
100 Selected Poems by E.E. Cummings holds a highly rated rating of 4.32 out of 5, based on 22.3K reader ratings. First published in 1954. The book spans 121 pages.
About 100 Selected Poems
E.E. Cummings is without question one of the major poets of the 20th century, and this volume, first published in 1959, is indispensable for every lover of modern lyrical verse. It contains one hundred of Cummings’s wittiest and most profound poems, harvested from thirty-five of the most radically creative years in contemporary American poetry. These poems exhibit all the extraordinary lyricism, playfulness, technical ingenuity, and compassion for which Cummings is famous. They demonstrate beautifully his extrapolations from traditional poetic structures and his departures from them, as well as the unique synthesis of lavish imagery and acute artistic precision that has won him the adulation and respect of critics and poetry lovers everywhere.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | E.E. Cummings |
| Published | 1954 |
| Pages | 121 |
| Genres | Poetry, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.32 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,346 |
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What genre is 100 Selected Poems?
100 Selected Poems is categorized as Poetry, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is 100 Selected Poems worth reading?
Based on 22.3K reader ratings, 100 Selected Poems has an average score of 4.32 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is 100 Selected Poems?
100 Selected Poems has 121 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote 100 Selected Poems?
100 Selected Poems was written by E.E. Cummings. It was first published in 1954.
What is the ISBN for 100 Selected Poems?
The ISBN-13 for 100 Selected Poems is 9780802130720.0.
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