Focusing on James Merrill's complex symbolic system, this comprehensive study offers a close reading of his epic poem, The Changing Light at Sandover. By employing Freudian psychology and Jungian archetypes, the author reveals how Merrill's poetry reflects his broader quest for salvation through art. This analysis sheds light on the intricacies of Merrill's difficult poems, providing insights into their layered meanings and the significance of his unique approach to symbolism.
The personal and professional story of a former FBI agent, this is the journey Don Adams has taken over the past 50 years that has connected him to the assassination of the 35th president of the United States. On November 13, 1963, Adams was given a priority assignment to investigate Joseph Milteer, a man who had made threats to assassinate the president. Two weeks later John F. Kennedy was dead, and Agent Adams was instructed to locate and question Milteer. Adams, however, was only allowed to ask the suspect five specific questions before being told to release him. He was puzzled by the bizarre orders but thought nothing more of it until years later when he read a report that stated that not only had Joseph Milteer made threats against the president, but also that he claimed Kennedy would be killed from an office building with a high-powered rifle. Since that time, Adams has compiled evidence and research from every avenue available to him, including his experiences in Georgia and Dallas FBI offices, to produce this compelling investigation that may just raise more questions than answers.
