Russell Edson was an American poet, born in Connecticut in 1935, died in 2014. He is often considered the foremost writer of prose poetry in America, having written exclusively in that form before it became fashionable.
Russell Edson
Analysis, meaning and summary of Russell Edson's poem Vomit
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The Tunnel: Selected Poems of Russell Edson
This prized collection of Russell Edson's prose poems, featuring his own favorites from seven prior ... read more
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The Tormented Mirror (Pitt Poetry Series)
This is the first book in the Pitt Poetry Series by this popular and enigmatic poet, considered t... read more
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See Jack (Pitt Poetry Series)
“An artist who moonlights as a dentist. A worm who's eternal. A farmer who milks his cow to death. ... read more
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The Very Thing that Happens: Fables and Drawings (...
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The Falling Sickness: A Book of Plays
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Great poem, This poet was brought to my attention by my Teacher, and i’ve really gotten into reading his work. and Brittany, remember, the poem didn’t make you sick, you were born sick.
This poem is very discusting. i almost vomited after reading it!