Angels and Earthly Creatures

By Elinor Wylie

"Angels and Earthly Creatures" is the final, posthumous collection of poetry by the celebrated American writer Elinor Wylie. Completed shortly before her death, this volume represents the pinnacle of Wylie's lyrical and intellectual achievement. The collection is most renowned for the sonnet sequence "One Person," a deeply moving and technically masterful exploration of love, devotion, and the human spirit.

Wylie's verse in this work blends a sharp, modernist sensibility with the rich traditions of the metaphysical poets, creating poems that are both crystalline in their clarity and profound in their emotional depth. Throughout the volume, the author grapples with themes of mortality, the transcendent nature of the soul, and the delicate balance between the celestial and the mundane. "Angels and Earthly Creatures" stands as a testament to Wylie's unique voice in early 20th-century literature, offering readers a sophisticated and evocative journey through the complexities of the heart and mind. This collection remains an essential read for admirers of American modernism and formalist poetry.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025273095
• ISBN13: 9781025273099
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.2" x 6.1"