Lost Puritan

Robert Lowell's poetry transformed American literature through its blend of personal family struggles and a profound, apocalyptic perspective on contemporary history. His work earned him three Pulitzer Prizes and two National Book Awards, highlighting his significant impact on the literary world. Lowell's tumultuous personal life, marked by three marriages to fellow writers and battles with manic depression and alcoholism, adds depth to his artistic legacy, reflecting the complexities of the human experience.