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James Still first achieved national recognition in the 1930s as a poet. Although he is better known today as a writer of fiction, it is in his poetry that many of his essential images, such as the "mighty river of earth", first found expression. Yet much of his poetry remains out of print or difficult to find.From the Mountain, From the Valley collects all of Stills poems, including several never before published, and corrects editorial mistakes that crept into previous collections. The poems are presented in chronological order, allowing the reader to trace the evolution of Stills voice. Throughout, his language is fresh and vigorous and his insight profound. His respect for people and place never sounds sentimental or dated.Ted Olsons introduction recounts Stills early literary career and explores the poetic origins of his acclaimed lyrical prose. Still himself has contributed the illuminating autobiographical essay "A Man Singing to Himself", which will appeal to every lover of his work.
About the author
James Still (1906-2001) wrote several works of fiction and poetry including River of Earth, The Wolfpen Poems, and From the Mountain, From the Valley.
Summary
This collection contain's all of Still's poems presented in chronological order, allowing the reader to trace the evolution of his voice. His language is vigorous and his insight profound. His respect for people and place never sounds sentimental or dated.
