"Under Libra: Weights and Measures"

"Under Libra: Weights and Measures"

Merrill, James, 1926-1995

"Under Libra: Weights and Measures," published in Braving the Elements, was dedicated to David McIntosh. Included here are two corrected typescript drafts of the poem. Through this seemingly impersonal poem Merrill realized, with the help of his therapist, that his life and art are equally present and giving each other meaning.

Merrill, James

James Merrill Papers (MSS083) - Box 140, Folder 3636

Circa 1969

Series_IV_Manuscripts

Exhibit Cases 5-6: Greece

James Merrill: Life and Art, p. 453

11 leaves. Recto and verso.

13 jpegs. 600 ppi.

English

Manuscript

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