Robert Lowell
American confessional poet whose Life Studies broke open autobiographical poetry in 1959. He won the Pulitzer Prize twice and was the central American poet of his generation.
Works
- Lord Weary's CastlePoetry collection exploring religious doubt, American history, and personal anguish
- Life StudiesConfessional poetry revealing mental illness, family trauma, and personal struggles
- For the Union DeadPoems meditating on American history, Civil War, and loss of ideals
- NotebookPoetry notebooks exploring daily life, aging, and personal reflection with loose form
- Day by DayLate diary poems addressing old age, mortality, and accumulated loss