The William Carlos Williams Reader

by William Carlos; Rosenthal Williams

1966 First New Directions edition, DJ not clipped, tiny chip back right bottom corner, owner name stamped front free end paper, a couple of lightly penciled marginalia. Excellently kept copy. Private collection. We ship daily.

Genres: Poetry, Essays, Anthologies, Literature, Fiction

Hardcover

First published December 12, 1966

Reviews

[Samantha]

I read the poetry section.

[R. Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fell in love with William's poetry when I was a poet myself. One of only a handful of poets outside the Beat Era I found interesting enough to research thoroughly, I would suggest skipping his plays and fiction, but the poetry contained within this book is wonderous.

[robert · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've stared at WCW for years, but I never did cotton to him. I grew up in the town right next door to Paterson, but no matter. He has what is called a halting 'broken field' style, eg, Paterson, which I guess he got from Pound.

[Lance Lusk · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've grown to appreciate this grumpy old physician/craftsman with the painterly eye. This is a nice overview volume with appropriate and comprehensive selections from his poetry and prose.