A Tree with a Bird in it: / A Symposium of Contemporary American Poets on Being Shown a Pear-tree on Which Sat a Grackle

Name: A Tree with a Bird in it: / A Symposium of Contemporary American Poets on Being Shown a Pear-tree on Which Sat a Grackle
Author: Margaret Widdemer

By Margaret Widdemer

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A poet stages an outdoor symposium beneath a pear tree occupied by a grackle and assembles short contributions from many contemporary poets responding to that simple scene. The volume gathers parodies, pastiches, lyrical meditations, sonnets, ballads and satirical sketches that treat the bird and tree as prompts for humor, elegy, philosophical musing and formal play; tonal shifts and varied voices are illustrated and arranged to emphasize the collaborative, playful experiment.

About the Author

Margaret Widdemer

Margaret Widdemer was an American poet and novelist known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature. She gained recognition for her lyrical poetry and engaging narratives, often exploring themes of love and nature. Among her notable works is "A Tree with a Bird in it," a symposium that showcases contemporary American poets. Widdemer's novels, such as "I've Married Marjorie" and "The Rose-Garden Husband," reflect her keen insight into human relationships and the complexities of domestic life. Her writing is characterized by a blend of romanticism and realism, making her a significant figure in the literary landscape of her time.