Stephen Vincent Benet

Stephen Vincent Benet
Stephen Vincent Benét was an American poet, short story writer, and novelist, best known for his narrative poem "John Brown's Body," which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1929. Born in 1898, he often drew on American historical themes in his work, including the Civil War and the early American frontier. Another notable work of his is "The Devil and Daniel Webster," a short story that blends American folklore with elements of fantasy. Benét's writing is recognized for its vivid storytelling and deep reflection on national identity and historical legacy.

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I It is one of Johnny Chipman's parties at the Harlequin Club, and as usual the people the other people have been asked to meet are late and as usual Johnny is looking hesitatingly around at those already collected with the nervous kindliness of an absent-minded menagerie-trainer who is trying to make a happy family out of a wombat, a porcupine, and two small Scotch terriers because they are all... more...

In these days when the old civilisation is crumbling beneath our feet, the thought of poetry crosses the mind like the dear memory of things that have long since passed away. In our passionate desire for the new era, it is difficult to refrain oneself from the commonplace practice of speculating on the effects of warfare and of prophesying all manner of novel rebirths. But it may be well for us to... more...