Spring and All

This facsimile of a 1923 classic showcases the imaginative power of poetry. Spring and All blends prose and verse in profound ways.

Published nearly 90 years after its initial release, Spring and All is a remarkable facsimile of the 1923 original edition. This work is often hailed as one of the greatest poems of the twentieth century, as noted by The New York Times. The book serves as a manifesto for the imagination, blending prose and free verse in a unique format that captures the essence of language's power to reshape our perception of the world.

Spring and All is structured with alternating sections that offer dramatic and energetic insights, showcasing the beauty and complexity of Williams's poetic voice. Among its pages, readers will find some of the poet's most celebrated works, including the striking opening lines of Section I, which begins, “By the road to the contagious hospital,” and the iconic Section XXII, where the well-known poem “The Red Wheelbarrow” resides. These pieces are not just poems; they are vivid explorations of human experience and the natural world.

This facsimile edition, published by New Directions, not only preserves the integrity of the original 1923 Contact Press edition but also includes a new introduction by C. D. Wright. This addition provides context and insight into the significance of Williams's work, inviting both new readers and long-time fans to appreciate the timeless beauty of Spring and All.