ALS, 1918 June 28 : Headquarters Co., 165th Infantry, A.E.F. France, to Howard Willard Cook, New York.

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ALS, 1918 June 28 : Headquarters Co., 165th Infantry, A.E.F. France, to Howard Willard Cook, New York.

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The poet answers questions submitted to him about poetry. He says his earliest efforts were utterly worthless until November 1913. Poetry accomplishes "contemplation of beauty" and reflection on the virtues of courage, love, and faith in God. Contemporary poetry he calls extravagant and decadent. On poetry's future, he notes, " ... when we soldiers get back to our homes ... we'll read poetry, if there is any for us to read. And I hope there will be. I believe there will be." Sgt. Kilmer was killed in action later in 1918.

4 p. ; 18 x 11.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Cook, Howard W. (Howard Willard), 1890-

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Kilmer, Joyce, 1886-1918

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Kilmer was an American poet who died in World War I. From the description of Papers, 1904-1905. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122468920 From the guide to the Joyce Kilmer papers, 1904-1905., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Poet. From the description of Typewritten letter signed : New York, to Dr. Arthur Jacobson, 1916 Feb. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270923821 Journalist and poet Alfred Joyce Ki...