A Book of Poems, Al Que Quiere!
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"A Book of Poems, Al Que Quiere!" by William Carlos Williams is a collection of 52 poems published in 1917. The title translates to "To Him Who Wants It," reflecting Williams's sense of being an unwanted voice in poetry's landscape. In this early work, Williams experiments with various styles while abandoning traditional rhyme, meter, and figurative language. The collection captures a poet finding his voice, offering his work to whoever might want to receive it.
- American poetry
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #51997. A Book of Poems, Al Que Quiere! on Wikipedia.
