Nevertheless

by Marianne Moore

1944 SECOND PRITING. SCUFFING, EDGEWEAR, CHAFING & SOME DISCOLORATION ON COVERS AND SPINE. INSIDE COVERS & PAGES HAVE CHAFING & DISCOLORATION. CONTENT PAGES INTACT AND WITHOUT WRITING.

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1944

About the author

Marianne Craig Moore (November 15, 1887 – February 5, 1972) was an American Modernist poet, critic, translator, and editor. Her poetry is noted for formal innovation, precise diction, irony, and wit.

Reviews

[Illiterate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mainly nature poetry. The final poem, In Distrust of Merits, a WW2 poem, is very different - less close observation, more public commentary.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short collection of poems (only six) - two of which were particularly interesting in light of the fact this was published in 1944 during WWII. The poem "In Distrust of Merits" would make a really interesting study - comparing and contrasting culture then and now; war then and now; the changing definitions of love, hate, and trust; the responsibility of and failings of the individual self; etc.

Memorable lines:
-"Washington and Gustavus Adolphus, forgive our decay." (A Carriage From Sweden)
-"They're fighting in deserts and caves, one by one, in battalions and squadrons; they're fighting that I may yet recover from the disease, My Self; some have it lightly; some will die." (In Distrust of Merits)
-"'When a man is prey to anger, he is moved by outside things; when he holds his ground in patience patience patience, that is action or beauty.'" (In Distrust of Merits)

[spoon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of word repetition in this volume; I wasn't feeling it. Nothing here really sucked me in. Also, I was spurred when I got this from the library that it's only 14 pages.

[Brian · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m beginning to think maybe I don’t like Marianne Moore.

[Michael P. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I quite liked the last poem, three stars, but the rest did nothing for me. I have yet to see the greatness I am assured Moore had.