1973 8c Robinson Jeffers

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U.S. #1485

8¢ Robinson Jeffers
American Arts

Issue Date: August 13, 1973

City: Carmel, CA

Quantity: 128,048,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Photogravure

Perforations: 11

Color: Prussian blue and multi

Salutes the American poet who, early in life, studied medicine and forestry. His poetry has been described as "hard to love, hard to forget." The most famous of his poems was Be Angry At The Sun.

Robinson Jeffers (1887-1962)

Poet

A remarkable student with a world-class education, Jeffers moved to Carmel, California, in 1914. Jeffers drew inspiration from the great beauty of this setting. He won fame with Tamar, a collection of his verse published in 1924. Other notable works include Roan Stallion and Dear Judas, as well as his adaptation of Euripides, tragedy Medea.