90 North
by Randall Jarrell
’90 North’ by Randall Jarrell is concerned with dreams, aging, and the truth of success. The poet’s speaker realizes that success means nothing and that after achieving everything he wanted, his life is worthless.
A Country Life
by Randall Jarrell
‘A Country Life’ by Randall Jarrell gives a deeply felt depiction of the impacts of life, death and loneliness on one’s life before death finally comes.
The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner
by Randall Jarrell
‘The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner’ is Randall Jarrell’s best-loved poem. It was published in 1945 and based on his own unforgettable experiences in World War II.
The Woman at the Washington Zoo
by Randall Jarrell
‘The Woman at the Washington Zoo’ by Randall Jarrell is a moving and disturbing poem. In it, the speaker explores her self worth and identity while comparing herself to zoo animals.