Publication of 'Wild Plum: Lyrics, with Sonnets to Charis'
Poet involved
What happened
Macmillan published Johns's poetry collection 'Wild Plum: Lyrics, with Sonnets to Charis' in New York City. The volume included sonnets addressed to his daughter, Charis, and reflected a more personal and intimate lyrical voice.
Literary impact
'Wild Plum' showcased Johns's mastery of the sonnet form alongside his free-verse experiments, demonstrating his technical range and his capacity for deeply personal expression. The poems addressed to his daughter revealed a tender, domestic dimension of his sensibility that complemented his more public, politically engaged work.
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