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Collects twelve critical essays on Berryman’s poetry, representing a variety of approaches. Contains a good index, a chronology, and a bibliography. Haffenden, John.
The Ball by John Berriman. Summary. This one-stanza poem by John Berriman is about losing something you care about and learning to grow up. It’s about a small boy who, for the first time in his life, is learning what it’s like to be sad after losing a much-loved possession-his ball.
‘Henry’s Understanding’ by John Berryman is a chilling and image-rich description of Berryman’s state of mind towards the end of his life as he contemplated suicide. Read Poem PDF Guide
‘The Ball Poem’ by John Berryman is a surprisingly complex poem about growing up and losing things one cares about. In the first lines of this poem, the speaker begins by describing, in very simple language, a child who loses a ball he’s playing with.
Type of work: Poetry. The best example of Berryman’s early style, this volume’s poems are solidly written and of good quality but derivative.
‘Dream Song 29’ by John Berryman is a reality-bending exploration into the mind of “Henry” a terribly sad and troubled man. Throughout this short poem, Berryman’s speaker describes Henry’s depression as a weight on his heart that he can’t get rid of.
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