Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869-1935), American poet and playwright, was a leading literary figure of the early 20th century. Edwin Arlington Robinson was born in Head Tide, Maine, on Dec. 22, 1869. He grew up in nearby Gardiner, which became the...

One of the most prolific major American poets of the twentieth century, Edwin Arlington Robinson is, ironically, best remembered for only a handful of short poems. Aside from a few that he complained were "pickled in anthological brine"—"Richard...

One of the most prolific major American poets of the twentieth century, Edwin Arlington Robinson is, ironically, best remembered for only a handful of short poems. Aside from a few that he complained were "pickled in anthological brine"--"Richard...

Edwin Arlington Robinson's poem 'Miniver Cheevy' uses John Keats' poem 'La Belle Dame Sans Merci' as a source. Robinson had emulated Keats early in his career, but had outgrown that stage of poetic development. 'Miniver Cheevy' comprises self-mockery by Robinson, with the comic but...

Byline: Rebecca Porte Special to the Star Tribune In looking over my life I find that I have no life to speak of, much less to write about," says poet Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869-1935) in a letter to critic and poet...

In the following essay, Blumenthal focuses on “New England,” “Dear Friends,” “Doctor of Billiards,” and “Richard Cory” in a discussion of Robinson's ambivalent response to the conventions and values of his hometown, Gardiner, Maine.

In the following essay, Blumenthal traces the influence of the ideas of William James on Robinson's poetry.

In the following essay, Pack discusses humor in the poetry of Robinson and Thomas Hardy.

Essay provides a comparison between "Night Mother" and "Richard Cory."

Essay provides an analysis of Edwin Arlington Robinson's tones in his various poems.