This Thesis report covers Richards life, literary period and an interpretation of his works.
Richard Wilbur:
A Great American Poet
Richard Wilbur used rhyme, rhythm, and vivid description to implant a
colorful, clear, and almost interactive images. He is a post-modern writer who
had a direct, formal and yet light-hearted and playful writing style.
Richard Wilbur was born in New York, New York on March 1, 1921. As he
grew he attended many colleges and universities the first being Amherst where
he graduated with a B.A. and was the college newspaper editor. After leaving
Amherst he enlisted…
