The Town Down the River

The Town Down The River is a collection of poems written by Edwin Arlington Robinson. The book features a series of narrative poems that describe the lives and struggles of the people living in a small town situated on the banks of a river. The poems explore the themes of love, loss, redemption, and the human condition.The collection opens with the titular poem, which introduces the reader to the town and its inhabitants. The subsequent poems delve deeper into the personal stories of the townspeople, including a young couple struggling to make ends meet, a lonely widow, and a man haunted by his past mistakes.Throughout the book, Robinson uses vivid imagery and poignant language to create a powerful and evocative portrait of small-town life. His characters are complex and fully realized, with their hopes, fears, and dreams laid bare for the reader to see.The Town Down The River is a moving and insightful collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on the human experience. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of poetry.When Rome went ravening to see The sons of mothers end their days, When Flaccus bade Leucono����� To banish her Chaldean ways, When first the pearled, alembic phraseThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.