This poet described books as "altars where we kneel/ to consecrate the flicker, not the flame" in a poem dedicated to George Crabbe.
This poet described books as "altars where we kneel/ to consecrate the flicker, not the flame" in a poem dedicated to George Crabbe. Another of his poems mentions a location where "the vines cling crimson on the wall" and describes "the twilight wait for what will come." One of his characters "eyed a khaki suit with loathing," "loved the Medici," and is a "child of scorn." This poet, who advised "go to the western gate" in "Luke Havergal," wrote about "a gentleman from sole to crown" who "one calm summer night/ went home and put a bullet in his head." For 10 points, name this American poet of "Miniver Cheevy" and "Richard Cory."
This poet described books as "altars where we kneel/ to consecrate the flicker, not the flame" in a poem dedicated to George Crabbe.
Edwin Arlington Robinson