The Wounded Surgeon: Confessions and Transformations in Six American Poets

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and the lives of the poets who shaped it.

Adam Kirsch provides a comprehensive and engaging analysis of the work of six revolutionary poets, including Robert Lowell, Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Plath, John Berryman, Randall Jarrell, and Delmore Schwartz.

Through a detailed examination of their major themes and techniques, Kirsch reveals how these poets transformed life into art and left an indelible mark on American poetry.

The book also sheds light on the tumultuous lives of these poets, including their struggles with mental illness, alcoholism, and suicide.

With its combination of literary analysis and biographical detail, this book is an ideal introduction for readers coming to these poets for the first time, as well as a valuable resource for veteran readers looking to deepen their understanding of their work.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the lives and works of some of America's most celebrated poets.