1929 Pulitzer Prize – Poetry Winner
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John Brown’s Body
Stephen Vincent Benét
THE STORY: There are three principal speaking parts, plus a chorus that speaks and sings. Though this is technically an epic poem, it is actually a highly dramatic work with a quality of excitement unrivaled by many plays. The poem begins with John…