jan 1, 1843 - 1923 William Carlos Williams "The Red Wheelbarrow"

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"The Red Wheelbarrow" is a landmark of William's literary productivity and prime example of his unique style. The literary context of the poem exemplifies William's approach to imagism as he aimed to capture the essence of a scene or object using precise and vivid imagery stripping away unnecessary words and focusing on the visual details. The historical context was written during the aftermath of World War I during societal change reflecting on the shift toward simplicity and directness in art and literature as some artist sought to find beauty and meaning in everyday object and experiences.

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