Herbert Morris

'''Herbert Morris (1928-2001) was an American poet.

Life
Morris was educated at Brooklyn College in New York City. He is the author of six collections of poetry.

Writing
Morris wrote in blank verse, using both extended dramatic monologue and meditation. Anthony Hecht stated that Morris wrote “with the precise qualifications of Henry James, and conveys the muted but implicit drama of Edward Hopper.”

Publications

 * Nine Iridescent Figures on a Vase. 1978.
 * Peru. 1983.
 * Afghanistan. 1984.
 * Dream Palace. 1986.
 * The Little Voices of the Pears. 1989.
 * What Was Lost. 2000.

Except where noted, bibliographical information courtesy the Poetry Foundation.