I Wanted to Write a Poem: The Autobiography of the Works of a Poet
by William Carlos Williams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Editor Edith Heal does a great job of capturing Williams’ honest reflections of his entire body of work from the beginning of his career up to the time of the interviews. Williams is open and honest and consistent on his desire to capture the American Idiom in both prose and verse.
Even more insightful are the commentaries from Florence Herman Williams, aka Flossie, the poet’s wife. An astute reader and honest voice, these interviews cement her role as the key collaborator behind all of Williams’ work.
A must read for any poet who is struggling to find the balance between working full time, fulfilling family obligations, and crafting a body of enduring work.
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