Robert Edward Duncan Libros

Exploring the complexities of American identity, this work delves into the historical context of invasions and the intertwined legacies of European colonization and African enslavement. It reflects on the struggles and dreams of a nation grappling with its past, offering a profound commentary on the socio-political landscape. Through evocative language, the author invites readers to confront the realities of America's history and the ongoing impact of these foundational experiences.

Duncan stál v čele tzv. Sanfanciské renesance a přednášel literaturu na univerzitách. Publikoval v avantgardních časopisech The Experimental Review a Phoenix. Jeho složitá a vrstevnatá poezie v českém výběru pochází ze sbírek Selected Poems (1959), The Opening of the Field (1961) a Roots and Branches (1965).