Robinson, Edward Arlington (1869-1935) - American poet best known for his
long narrative poems dealing with New England characters. His career as a
poet was assured when President Theodore Roosevelt became interested in his
work and helped to secure a place for him in the New York custom house.
Richard Cory (1897) - A well-known character sketch, this poem is from
his early collection, "The Children of the Night." Opening lines: Whenever
Richard Cory went down town, / We people on the pavement looked at him: ...
