Berryman, John. The Dispossessed. New York, William Sloane Associates, 1948. Octavo. 103 pages. Original blue Hardcover with gilt lettering on spine. First edition of Berryman's first substantial collection of poetry. Excellent, near fine condition (without the dustjacket). John Allyn McAlpin Berryman (born John Allyn Smith, Jr.; October 25, 1914 – January 7, 1972) was an American poet and scholar, born in McAlester, Oklahoma. He was a major figure in American poetry in the second half of the 20th century and was considered a key figure in the Confessional school of poetry. His best-known work is The Dream Songs. (Wikipedia)
