Edgar Lee Masters

Kuolematon amerikkalainen klassikko.Ylistetty Spoon River antologia tuo menneisyyden elävänä nykyhetkeen.Kaukana Keskilännessä, silti amerikkalaisen kirjallisuuden ytimessä, sijaitsee Spoon River. Sen kirkkomaalla lepäävät ihmiset, joiden kohtalot, onnen hetket, kummalliset käänteet ja suuret tragediat on ikuistettu näihin fiktiivisiin muistokirjoituksiin. Edgar Lee Mastersin henkilöiden takaa pilkottavat todellisten ihmisten todelliset tarinat, joita hän kuuli lapsuudessaan Illinoisissa, ja vapaamittaisten runojen ääni on todellisten ihmisten ääni, kun he katsovat omaa elämäänsä - ja kuolemaansa - rajan takaa. Spoon River antologia kuvaa yli sadan vuoden takaista yhteisöä suurella myötätunnolla mutta myös dokumentaarisella tarkkuudella, salaisuuksia ja kaltoinkohtelua kaihtamatta, rakkauden ja kaipuun tunnustaen.Spoon River antologiasta tuli menestys heti ilmestyttyään, ja se luetaan 1900-luvun suurten klassikkojen joukkoon. Runoilija Arvo Turtiaisen eloisa suomennos tavoittaa teoksen hengen mestarillisesti.Edgar Lee Masters (1868-1950) oli amerikkalainen asianajaja, runoilija, esseisti ja dramaturgi. Hän syntyi Kansasissa ja kasvoi Illinoisissa, jossa todellinen Spoon River -joki virtaa. Masters kirjoitti myös esseitä, näytelmiä ja elämäkertoja, mutta hänen teoksistaan jäi elämään vain Spoon River antologia.

Edgar Lee Masters' "Mitch Miller" is a poignant exploration of boyhood and friendship in a small town setting. This literary fiction delves into the universal experiences of growing up, capturing the joys and tribulations of childhood with remarkable clarity. The narrative focuses on the bonds between boys as they navigate the complexities of their young lives. A timeless coming-of-age story, "Mitch Miller" offers a glimpse into the heart of American family life. Its enduring appeal lies in its honest portrayal of youthful camaraderie and the formative experiences that shape us all. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to rediscover this classic tale of childhood and the lasting power of friendship. A must-read for those who appreciate literary fiction and stories that resonate across generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A landmark work of early twentieth-century American poetry, this collection presents a fictional Midwestern town through a series of free-verse epitaphs spoken by its deceased inhabitants. Each voice recounts personal histories, disappointments, ambitions, and hidden truths, gradually revealing the social tensions and private realities concealed beneath communal respectability. Through overlapping testimonies, individual stories intersect to expose family secrets, moral contradictions, and the emotional cost of conformity in small-town life. Departing from traditional poetic forms, the work reflects a broader literary shift toward realism and psychological candor, transforming ordinary lives into a collective portrait of human experience. By allowing the dead to speak without restraint or fear, the book offers a penetrating examination of memory, reputation, and truth, securing its enduring importance as a profound exploration of community and identity.