Charles Olson Poems

Charles Olson was a poet, an essayist, and an academic. He is noted for his experimental verse, his association with the Black Mountain school, and his critical and theoretical output. Olson first made a name for himself with Call Me Ismahel (1947), a study of Moby Dick, but the work he is best known for is The Maximus Poems, a postmodern epic that appeared in several installments. This poem is a fantastic example of his work, its complexity, and its beauty. It's a great starting point for someone interested in exploring his writing.