Robinson Jeffers

Robinson Jeffers

John Robinson Jeffers (January 10, 1887 – January 20, 1962) was an American poet, known for his work about the central California coast. Most of Jeffers' poetry was written in classic narrative and epic form, but today he is also known for his short verse, and considered an icon of the environmental movement.

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Famous quotes by robinson jeffers:

    Be great, carve deep your heel-marks.
    The states of the next age will no doubt remember you, and edge
    their love of freedom with contempt of luxury.
    Robinson Jeffers (1887–1962)

    Love your eyes that can see, your mind that can
    Hear the music, the thunder of the wings. Love the wild swan.
    Robinson Jeffers (1887–1962)