Criticism for the poetry of Henry Reed. Links to
book reviews, excerpts, journal and newspaper articles, and other works which intrepret, analyze, or
evaluate Reed's poems.
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"Antigone"
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
The American poet and critic Randall Jarrell's curt review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, in which he compares Reed to 'a nap after dinner.'
Phillips reviews the new, paperback release of Reed's Collected Poems. External link.
A glowing 1948 review by John Berryman of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
Walter Allen's early review of A Map of Verona was quoted for the dust jacket blurb: 'No better first book of poetry has appeared for many years....'
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"The Auction Sale"
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.
A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.
Jenkins feels that Reed's best poetry displays 'a special feeling for romantic potentiality, the moment before something tremendous happens or after it has receded.'
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
A brief biography outlining Reed's radio plays, poetry, and translations.
This 1992 review of the Collected Poems portrays Reed as an anachronism whose later work could never compare to his 'outstanding' earlier poems.
Of several contemporaries of Thomas and Auden, the author considers Reed to be the 'most considerable.'
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
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"The Blissful Land"
Jenkins feels that Reed's best poetry displays 'a special feeling for romantic potentiality, the moment before something tremendous happens or after it has receded.'
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
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"Bocca di Magra"
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
Jenkins feels that Reed's best poetry displays 'a special feeling for romantic potentiality, the moment before something tremendous happens or after it has receded.'
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"The Changeling"
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
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"Chard Whitlow"
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
This encyclopedic entry has a short biography of Reed, and a bibliography which includes an extensive list of his radio dramas.
Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.
Ambrose Gordon, Jr. is stunned by the brilliance of the American edition of A Map of Verona, but seems to have doubts about Reed's originality.
Richard Boston's obituary for Reed remembers him as the playwright and the poet.
Jenkins feels that Reed's best poetry displays 'a special feeling for romantic potentiality, the moment before something tremendous happens or after it has receded.'
The Listener's reviewer calls Reed's A Map of Verona 'one of those rare books... which give new heart to dispirited poets.'
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
A brief biography outlining Reed's radio plays, poetry, and translations.
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
Phillips reviews the new, paperback release of Reed's Collected Poems. External link.
A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.
A glowing 1948 review by John Berryman of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
A brief, flattering biographical note by poet and editor Kenneth Allott.
Leonard Unger's 1948 review of Reed's collection, A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
Of several contemporaries of Thomas and Auden, the author considers Reed to be the 'most considerable.'
Reed's obituary, and notice of memorial funeral service.
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
David Lougée's succinct and scathing review of the American edition of A Map of Verona and Other Poems calls Reed's collection a 'serious hoax.'
Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.
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"The Chateau"
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
This 1992 review of the Collected Poems portrays Reed as an anachronism whose later work could never compare to his 'outstanding' earlier poems.
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"Chrysothemis"
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
Ambrose Gordon, Jr. is stunned by the brilliance of the American edition of A Map of Verona, but seems to have doubts about Reed's originality.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
The American poet and critic Randall Jarrell's curt review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, in which he compares Reed to 'a nap after dinner.'
A glowing 1948 review by John Berryman of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
A 1946 review of Reed's first book, A Map of Verona, by G.D. Klingopulos.
Of several contemporaries of Thomas and Auden, the author considers Reed to be the 'most considerable.'
Walter Allen's early review of A Map of Verona was quoted for the dust jacket blurb: 'No better first book of poetry has appeared for many years....'
Uncredited early review of A Map of Verona, calls Reed a '[master] of many moods.'
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"The Door and the Window"
A brief book review by Henry Rago of the American edition of A Map of Verona.
Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.
Phillips reviews the new, paperback release of Reed's Collected Poems. External link.
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"Envoy"
Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.
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"The Forest"
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
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"Hiding Beneath the Furze"
This 1992 review of the Collected Poems portrays Reed as an anachronism whose later work could never compare to his 'outstanding' earlier poems.
Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.
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"The Interval"
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
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"The Intruder"
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
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"Iseult Blaunchesmains"
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
A brief, flattering biographical note by poet and editor Kenneth Allott.
Walter Allen's early review of A Map of Verona was quoted for the dust jacket blurb: 'No better first book of poetry has appeared for many years....'
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"Iseult La Belle"
Roger Simpson contemplates Reed's "Tintagel" poems, concerning the Tristan and Iseult legends.
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
Critic William Arrowsmith proclaims Reed 'professional, original, and articulate' in this review of the American edition of A Map of Verona.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
A brief, flattering biographical note by poet and editor Kenneth Allott.
A 1946 review of Reed's first book, A Map of Verona, by G.D. Klingopulos.
Walter Allen's early review of A Map of Verona was quoted for the dust jacket blurb: 'No better first book of poetry has appeared for many years....'
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"Ishmael"
Ambrose Gordon, Jr. is stunned by the brilliance of the American edition of A Map of Verona, but seems to have doubts about Reed's originality.
A brief biography outlining Reed's radio plays, poetry, and translations.
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
Reed's preface to his adaptation of Melville's novel for BBC radio.
David Lougée's succinct and scathing review of the American edition of A Map of Verona and Other Poems calls Reed's collection a 'serious hoax.'
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"Judging Distances"
Reed's chapter from Ian Hamilton's survey of twentieth-century poets, with analysis and biography.
Listen to BBC recordings of Henry Reed and actor Frank Duncan reading "The Complete Lessons of the War."
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
Geoffrey Strickland's review of Reed's 1970 collection, Lessons of the War.
Collaborative, hypertext, class project on "Judging Distances." External link.
Richard Boston's obituary for Reed remembers him as the playwright and the poet.
A student paper relates Reed's poem to Heidegger's theories on the perception of time.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
The Listener's reviewer calls Reed's A Map of Verona 'one of those rare books... which give new heart to dispirited poets.'
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
Harvey Breit's 1947 review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
Vernon Scannell's commentary on Reed's series of poems, Lessons of the War.
An analysis of "Judging Distances," concerning the duality of tone, or voices, in the poem.
A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.
A glowing 1948 review by John Berryman of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
A brief, flattering biographical note by poet and editor Kenneth Allott.
An excerpt from Ian Hamilton's series of essays on the poetry of the 1940s, regarding Reed's poems "Judging Distances" and "Naming of Parts."
The poet Marvin Bell considers Reed's "Naming of Parts," comparing it with his own experience training and serving in the U.S. Army.
Contains an excellent examination of the 'military/poetic' problem in Reed's "Judging Distances," and "Unarmed Combat."
Using Reed's poetry as an example of the 'individual's response' to the Second World War, Jones discusses the contrasts, irony, and ambiguities found in the Lessons of the War.
Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.
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"King Mark"
Roger Simpson contemplates Reed's "Tintagel" poems, concerning the Tristan and Iseult legends.
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
Jenkins feels that Reed's best poetry displays 'a special feeling for romantic potentiality, the moment before something tremendous happens or after it has receded.'
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
A brief, flattering biographical note by poet and editor Kenneth Allott.
Walter Allen's early review of A Map of Verona was quoted for the dust jacket blurb: 'No better first book of poetry has appeared for many years....'
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"L'Envoi"
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
A letter to the editor from Ed Leimbacher recalls Reed's days as a visiting professor in Seattle.
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"Lives"
The Listener's reviewer calls Reed's A Map of Verona 'one of those rare books... which give new heart to dispirited poets.'
David Lougée's succinct and scathing review of the American edition of A Map of Verona and Other Poems calls Reed's collection a 'serious hoax.'
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"A Map of Verona"
Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
Ambrose Gordon, Jr. is stunned by the brilliance of the American edition of A Map of Verona, but seems to have doubts about Reed's originality.
This 1948 review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems compares Reed's poetry with that of his American contemporary, John Berryman.
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
Harvey Breit's 1947 review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.
Two excerpts concerning Reed's poems from A.T. Tolley's book about English poetry of the 1940s.
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
A 1946 review of Reed's first book, A Map of Verona, by G.D. Klingopulos.
David Lougée's succinct and scathing review of the American edition of A Map of Verona and Other Poems calls Reed's collection a 'serious hoax.'
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"Morning"
Critic William Arrowsmith proclaims Reed 'professional, original, and articulate' in this review of the American edition of A Map of Verona.
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
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"Movement of Bodies"
Listen to BBC recordings of Henry Reed and actor Frank Duncan reading "The Complete Lessons of the War."
Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.
Geoffrey Strickland's review of Reed's 1970 collection, Lessons of the War.
A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.
The poet Marvin Bell considers Reed's "Naming of Parts," comparing it with his own experience training and serving in the U.S. Army.
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"Naming of Parts"
Reed's chapter from Ian Hamilton's survey of twentieth-century poets, with analysis and biography.
Speech and diction in Reed's "Naming of Parts." External link, .pdf file.
Listen to BBC recordings of Henry Reed and actor Frank Duncan reading "The Complete Lessons of the War."
Mentioned several times in discussing British poetry of World War II, Shires looks at "Naming of Parts" at some length.
Discusses Reed's contribution to the poetry of the Second World War.
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
Contains a podcast on the use of tone in poetry, and the difficulties inherent in interpreting Reed's "Naming of Parts." External link, contains .mp3 file.
Douglas Cleverdon's biographical note, focusing on Reed's radio drama, with a brief bibliography.
A biography of Reed by poet Jon Stallworthy, with comments on the poems, radio plays, and translations.
Geoffrey Strickland's review of Reed's 1970 collection, Lessons of the War.
Richard Condon's summary and critical analysis of Reed's poem, "Naming of Parts."
Visual semiotician Michael O'Toole analyzes "Naming of Parts" within a systemic-functional framework.
Richard Boston's obituary for Reed remembers him as the playwright and the poet.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
A student paper considers Eden imagery in Reed's most famous poem. External link, archived copy.
Jenkins feels that Reed's best poetry displays 'a special feeling for romantic potentiality, the moment before something tremendous happens or after it has receded.'
Kirkus reviews A Map of Verona, contrasting Reed against Richard Wilbur.
The Listener's reviewer calls Reed's A Map of Verona 'one of those rare books... which give new heart to dispirited poets.'
A detailed explication of Reed's most famous poem by Major Edward F. Palm, USMC (Ret.), including comments on the poetic forms and devices used, and interpretation of themes and meanings.
A brief biography outlining Reed's radio plays, poetry, and translations.
Analysis, study questions, and lesson plans for teaching Reed's poem "Naming of Parts" in class.
Short film adaptation of Henry Reed's poem, showing scenes of young trainees receiving instruction in rifle assembly, and contrasting scenes of the life-affirming beauty of blossoms, branches, and bees.
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
Harvey Breit's 1947 review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
Vernon Scannell's commentary on Reed's series of poems, Lessons of the War.
A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.
A glowing 1948 review by John Berryman of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
A brief, flattering biographical note by poet and editor Kenneth Allott.
Essay on the lowly and peculiar piling swivel, featured in Reed's "Naming of Parts."
This 1992 review of the Collected Poems portrays Reed as an anachronism whose later work could never compare to his 'outstanding' earlier poems.
An excerpt from Ian Hamilton's series of essays on the poetry of the 1940s, regarding Reed's poems "Judging Distances" and "Naming of Parts."
Two excerpts concerning Reed's poems from A.T. Tolley's book about English poetry of the 1940s.
A 1946 review of Reed's first book, A Map of Verona, by G.D. Klingopulos.
Of several contemporaries of Thomas and Auden, the author considers Reed to be the 'most considerable.'
Walter Allen's early review of A Map of Verona was quoted for the dust jacket blurb: 'No better first book of poetry has appeared for many years....'
Reed's obituary, and notice of memorial funeral service.
The poet Marvin Bell considers Reed's "Naming of Parts," comparing it with his own experience training and serving in the U.S. Army.
Contains an excellent examination of the 'military/poetic' problem in Reed's "Judging Distances," and "Unarmed Combat."
David Lougée's succinct and scathing review of the American edition of A Map of Verona and Other Poems calls Reed's collection a 'serious hoax.'
Using Reed's poetry as an example of the 'individual's response' to the Second World War, Jones discusses the contrasts, irony, and ambiguities found in the Lessons of the War.
Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.
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"Outside and In"
A brief book review by Henry Rago of the American edition of A Map of Verona.
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
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"Philoctetes"
Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
The American poet and critic Randall Jarrell's curt review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, in which he compares Reed to 'a nap after dinner.'
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
A glowing 1948 review by John Berryman of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
A brief, flattering biographical note by poet and editor Kenneth Allott.
A 1946 review of Reed's first book, A Map of Verona, by G.D. Klingopulos.
Walter Allen's early review of A Map of Verona was quoted for the dust jacket blurb: 'No better first book of poetry has appeared for many years....'
Uncredited early review of A Map of Verona, calls Reed a '[master] of many moods.'
Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.
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"The Place and the Person"
The Listener's reviewer calls Reed's A Map of Verona 'one of those rare books... which give new heart to dispirited poets.'
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
Leonard Unger's 1948 review of Reed's collection, A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
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"Psychological Warfare"
Reed's chapter from Ian Hamilton's survey of twentieth-century poets, with analysis and biography.
A letter to the editor from Ed Leimbacher recalls Reed's days as a visiting professor in Seattle.
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
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"The Return"
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
A 1946 review of Reed's first book, A Map of Verona, by G.D. Klingopulos.
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"Returning of Issue"
Listen to BBC recordings of Henry Reed and actor Frank Duncan reading "The Complete Lessons of the War."
Geoffrey Strickland's review of Reed's 1970 collection, Lessons of the War.
A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.
The poet Marvin Bell considers Reed's "Naming of Parts," comparing it with his own experience training and serving in the U.S. Army.
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"The River"
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
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"Sailor's Harbour"
A brief biography outlining Reed's radio plays, poetry, and translations.
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
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"The Sound of Horses' Hooves"
This 1992 review of the Collected Poems portrays Reed as an anachronism whose later work could never compare to his 'outstanding' earlier poems.
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"South"
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
Critic William Arrowsmith proclaims Reed 'professional, original, and articulate' in this review of the American edition of A Map of Verona.
This 1992 review of the Collected Poems portrays Reed as an anachronism whose later work could never compare to his 'outstanding' earlier poems.
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"Three Words"
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
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"The Town Itself"
Poet Jon Stallworthy's critical and biographical introduction to the Collected Poems.
Frank Kermode's evaluation of the Collected Poems, with personal reminiscences of Reed in London and Seattle.
This 1992 review of the Collected Poems portrays Reed as an anachronism whose later work could never compare to his 'outstanding' earlier poems.
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
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"Tristram"
Roger Simpson contemplates Reed's "Tintagel" poems, concerning the Tristan and Iseult legends.
Poet Elizabeth Jennings' analysis of Reed's poetry, with a brief biography and a lengthy bibliography.
Harold Branam's entry for Reed includes a biography, analysis of the central works, and a brief bibliography.
Ambrose Gordon, Jr. is stunned by the brilliance of the American edition of A Map of Verona, but seems to have doubts about Reed's originality.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
Jenkins feels that Reed's best poetry displays 'a special feeling for romantic potentiality, the moment before something tremendous happens or after it has receded.'
The Listener's reviewer calls Reed's A Map of Verona 'one of those rare books... which give new heart to dispirited poets.'
The American poet and critic Randall Jarrell's curt review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, in which he compares Reed to 'a nap after dinner.'
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
Phillips reviews the new, paperback release of Reed's Collected Poems. External link.
A glowing 1948 review by John Berryman of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
A brief, flattering biographical note by poet and editor Kenneth Allott.
Walter Allen's early review of A Map of Verona was quoted for the dust jacket blurb: 'No better first book of poetry has appeared for many years....'
Uncredited early review of A Map of Verona, calls Reed a '[master] of many moods.'
A 1991 review by Julian Symons of Reed's Collected Poems, with some biographical background.
Biography of Reed, with commentary on his major works and a short bibliography.
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"Unarmed Combat"
Listen to BBC recordings of Henry Reed and actor Frank Duncan reading "The Complete Lessons of the War."
Discusses Reed's contribution to the poetry of the Second World War.
Geoffrey Strickland's review of Reed's 1970 collection, Lessons of the War.
John Lehmann considers Reed's poems, and reflects on their early correspondence.
The Listener's reviewer calls Reed's A Map of Verona 'one of those rare books... which give new heart to dispirited poets.'
G.W. Stonier's review was quoted for the A Map of Verona dust jacket: 'Mr. Henry Reed is a rare poet in more senses than one.'
Vernon Scannell's commentary on Reed's series of poems, Lessons of the War.
A short, but admirably thorough biography of Reed, focusing on the Lessons of the War, but also touching on the translations and radio plays.
A glowing 1948 review by John Berryman of A Map of Verona and Other Poems.
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
A 1946 review of Reed's first book, A Map of Verona, by G.D. Klingopulos.
The poet Marvin Bell considers Reed's "Naming of Parts," comparing it with his own experience training and serving in the U.S. Army.
Contains an excellent examination of the 'military/poetic' problem in Reed's "Judging Distances," and "Unarmed Combat."
Using Reed's poetry as an example of the 'individual's response' to the Second World War, Jones discusses the contrasts, irony, and ambiguities found in the Lessons of the War.
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"The Wall"
William Elton's short review of A Map of Verona and Other Poems, comparing Reed with T.S. Eliot.
A 1946 review of Reed's first book, A Map of Verona, by G.D. Klingopulos.
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