Can you share it!? I’d love to read it. I was exposed to Jeffers by a community college professor of a Modern Poetry class- a poet himself named Dan Masterson. This is his website where he took the title “enskyment” from the poem Vulture.
The only poet I get. His words move me in an incredible way. Love hie work. Just amazing. I am a stone Mason by trade, the home he built is incredible. .
That you are a stone mason is very cool. Jeffers would appreciate that. I'm going to visit Tor House in October. Read through his entire Selected Poems; he is the poet I most esteem. Re your work as a mason, have to read Jeffers' poem "The Artist"? Please do.
The value of this documentary means almost nothing compared to the visionary voice of its subject. Robinson Jeffers was a miracle of post-war American poetry.
i just went back to monterey carmel big sur and took the tour of tor house, reservation only and on friday and saturdays, was well worth the $10 per person. erin thank you for making me feel at home and your warm welcome, i was stationed at ft ord from 86 to 89 and thought i saw everything, well i was wrong, this was a pleasure to see.
A man of integrity and conscience. Rigorously and broadly educated in history, philosophy theology, he was uniquely Murrikan and very much gifted with a touch of the common man, even if he overestimated the masses and their feverish hysteria for the coming subjugation of the (anti-capitalist and anti-communist) Axis countries. His antiwar stance was based on simple common sense: Murrikwa wasn't being invaded, and he was disgusted by the prospect of a second great Euro mutual suicide. That's got more to do with his personal position at the time than the works of Gottfried Feder and Walter Funk.
i had the priviledge of living in monterey carmel area for 3 years from 1986 to 1989, clint eastwood was mayor during that time. that was the best time of my life, went back to visit in september of 2014, felt like i never left, yes i agree the ruling class at war with the working class, jeffers is my type of man, i feel a close connection with our thinking.
Dark, deep stuff. A man who had a " Lover's quarrel" with the world. Wonderful use of English and passionate, cruel, bitter work by a man who assisted in the building of his own house at Carmel in California. Well worth following the lead to explore his poetry and writing. A man who had arguably "spun too many too many myths about himself. I personally wouldn't read his poetry if I was in any way sad or depressed. Only when I felt balanced or upbeat.
The next May Robinson Jeffers's book IN SPAIN (is a first time, in Spain). The book is titled 'El último cantor de Walt Withman' (Huerga & Fierro editores, 2016). Translate by: Antonio Cruz Romero.
Hi. Just subscribed! Surprisingly, I do not recall hearing of this poet. I am most grateful for your most informative introduction. I consider his works (as heard here) pretty exceptional. Many thanks for delivering an educational "neat nugget". You serve your public well. Best wishes to all!
I wish that another brilliant America misanthrope and hermit-who was a novelist, instead of a poet-could also be the subject of a documentary this good.
One needn't be lonely and miserable in order to write. If you're visiting Big Sur, perhaps read some of Henry Miller for the sake of balance. He lived there, too.
@@ToyotaVan-tf8trYes, and what was his motto and mantra: "Always merry and bright." You can see it in "Black Spring," "The Ari-Conditioned Nightmare," and "Quiet Days in Clichy." A human engaged with life in spite of the struggles and suffering. Perhaps there are extant texts that include a gloss. it's better to be spoon fed that than starve, Friend.
Without great following no greatness... ...Out of joint with time, hermit, martyr, starved prophet Were you honest while you lived? You are not now. You have found your following and it corrupts you...
Currently writing my undergrad dissertation on this wonderful poet-shameful how neglected he has been.
Can you share it!? I’d love to read it. I was exposed to Jeffers by a community college professor of a Modern Poetry class- a poet himself named Dan Masterson.
This is his website where he took the title “enskyment” from the poem Vulture.
The only poet I get. His words move me in an incredible way. Love hie work. Just amazing.
I am a stone Mason by trade, the home he built is incredible.
.
That you are a stone mason is very cool. Jeffers would appreciate that. I'm going to visit Tor House in October. Read through his entire Selected Poems; he is the poet I most esteem. Re your work as a mason, have to read Jeffers' poem "The Artist"? Please do.
For decades I've looked around and noticed more and more often that Jeffers was not wrong.
The value of this documentary means almost nothing compared to the visionary voice of its subject. Robinson Jeffers was a miracle of post-war American poetry.
i just went back to monterey carmel big sur and took the tour of tor house, reservation only and on friday and saturdays, was well worth the $10 per person. erin thank you for making me feel at home and your warm welcome, i was stationed at ft ord from 86 to 89 and thought i saw everything, well i was wrong, this was a pleasure to see.
A man of integrity and conscience. Rigorously and broadly educated in history, philosophy theology, he was uniquely Murrikan and very much gifted with a touch of the common man, even if he overestimated the masses and their feverish hysteria for the coming subjugation of the (anti-capitalist and anti-communist) Axis countries.
His antiwar stance was based on simple common sense: Murrikwa wasn't being invaded, and he was disgusted by the prospect of a second great Euro mutual suicide. That's got more to do with his personal position at the time than the works of Gottfried Feder and Walter Funk.
Thank you for this. There isn't much on Jeffers anywhere these days let alone on CZcams. Hopefully you'll get more views. Good luck.
No problem Phil, am glad if even only a handful of folk who appreciate Jeffers get to see it. All the best.
The two volume complete works of Robinson Jeffers is well worth the purchase price.
i had the priviledge of living in monterey carmel area for 3 years from 1986 to 1989, clint eastwood was mayor during that time. that was the best time of my life, went back to visit in september of 2014, felt like i never left, yes i agree the ruling class at war with the working class, jeffers is my type of man, i feel a close connection with our thinking.
Visited his home recently so this was a welcome summary of his life. Tor House is open for tours in Carmel.
Might get over to visit Carmel one day..Thanks for that Tim and Mary Ann..
Great! I'd Love to go there. Thank You for telling Us about it.
I remember being introduced to his writings my freshman year
What a good show. An inspiring Man. Thank You for sharing this documentary. Back to work I go, again.
Thank You; I Love Robinson Jeffers.
Most welcome Steven
A beautiful soul....
My favorite poet!!!
Thank you.
Most welcome.
Dark, deep stuff. A man who had a " Lover's quarrel" with the world.
Wonderful use of English and passionate, cruel, bitter work by a man who assisted in the building of his own house at Carmel in California.
Well worth following the lead to explore his poetry and writing.
A man who had arguably "spun too many too many myths about himself.
I personally wouldn't read his poetry if I was in any way sad or depressed. Only when I felt balanced or upbeat.
Thank you for this gift. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I've been reading a bit of Jeffers now after Charles Bukowski mentioned him quite a bit in his correspondence to other people.
Thank you for this.
No problem Nell..
Thanks for posting!
Most welcome James.
*****
thank you tom for posting this
Todd Bates Youre welcome Todd. Cheers.
also dame judith anderson was a grand actress and good in rebecca 1940 with joan fontaine and laurence oliver, hitchcocks first american movie
His eyes are hooded like the hawk. I went to school with his grandson who was named after him. lp
Great Man.
The next May Robinson Jeffers's book IN SPAIN (is a first time, in Spain). The book is titled 'El último cantor de Walt Withman' (Huerga & Fierro editores, 2016). Translate by: Antonio Cruz Romero.
Hi. Just subscribed!
Surprisingly, I do not recall hearing of this poet. I am most grateful for your most informative introduction. I consider his works (as heard here) pretty exceptional. Many thanks for delivering an educational "neat nugget". You serve your public well. Best wishes to all!
Sooo I’m related to him
Anyone know who wrote the music for this?
A great American! which points: this whole side of our globe says the (p)oet discerning
I wish that another brilliant America misanthrope and hermit-who was a novelist, instead of a poet-could also be the subject of a documentary this good.
Who?
Blood on paper
"Close to poverty" in Carmel is still more money than you have
One needn't be lonely and miserable in order to write. If you're visiting Big Sur, perhaps read some of Henry Miller for the sake of balance. He lived there, too.
True, but Tropic of Cancer, and Tropic of Capricorn are testaments rife with misery.
@@ToyotaVan-tf8trYes, and what was his motto and mantra: "Always merry and bright." You can see it in "Black Spring," "The Ari-Conditioned Nightmare," and "Quiet Days in Clichy." A human engaged with life in spite of the struggles and suffering. Perhaps there are extant texts that include a gloss. it's better to be spoon fed that than starve, Friend.
@@tomcat4841 Not your friend, though it sounds like you desperately need one.
@@ToyotaVan-tf8tr I meant Fiend. Sorry about the typo.
Without great following no greatness...
...Out of joint with time, hermit, martyr, starved prophet
Were you honest while you lived? You are not now.
You have found your following and it corrupts you...