Project Gutenberg 1997-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 341 Robinson, Edwin Arlington 1869 1935 Robinson, E. A. (Edwin Arlington) Robinson, Edward A. The Man Against the Sky: A Book of Poems Produced by Alan R. Light, and Gary M. Johnson "The Man Against the Sky: A Book of Poems" by Edwin Arlington Robinson is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century. This volume reflects the author's poetic style and sensibilities during a time of significant change in American literature. The poems explore various themes including personal struggle, the human experience, and reflections on life and death, as well as a deep examination of character and society. In this collection, Robinson presents a series of evocative poems that delve into the complexities of human existence. The titular poem, "The Man Against the Sky," captures the essence of a solitary figure confronting life’s challenges amidst the chaos of the world. Throughout the collection, Robinson offers vivid character studies, such as Flammonde, a mysterious man who influences those around him, and Cassandra, who embodies societal critiques regarding materialism. Other poems, like "Eros Turannos" and "The Poor Relation," reveal intimate insights into relationships, emotional struggles, and the passage of time, all rendered with a profound lyrical quality. This thoughtful exploration makes Robinson's work both timeless and resonant for readers seeking depth in poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 126895 2025-10-01T08:07:48.027114 text/html 122906 2013-02-07T13:10:20 text/html; charset=us-ascii 129912 2025-10-01T08:07:54.755547 application/epub+zip 131809 2025-10-01T08:07:51.078556 application/epub+zip 106550 2025-10-01T08:07:49.926613 application/epub+zip 277038 2025-10-01T08:07:56.766544 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 273155 2025-10-01T08:07:53.914532 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200486 2022-09-01T09:19:59.960707 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113470 2023-10-01T07:39:13.770810 text/plain 15353 2025-10-01T08:07:56.884530 application/rdf+xml 15473 2025-10-01T08:07:50.421557 image/jpeg 3750 2025-10-01T08:07:50.169585 image/jpeg 130649 2025-10-01T08:07:48.040574 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia