The Poet in a Democracy: Robinson Jeffers and His Relevance Today, with Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts, president, Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation
Carpenter Hall at the Sunset Center
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
7:00 PM, Carpenter Hall at Sunset Center
Questions: info@carmelpubliclibraryfoundation.org or call 831-624-2811
Join us for an engaging exploration of the poetry and life of Robinson Jeffers, whose stark, powerful verse challenging the political and cultural norms of his time is even more relevant today. Known for his philosophy of “inhumanism” and his fierce critique of our country’s engagement in World War II and human arrogance, Jeffers offered an uncompromising poetic voice during some of America’s most turbulent decades. More importantly, his poetry resonates deeply in these unsettled and challenging times. Through commentary and selected readings, this program will highlight how Jeffers’ poetry provides guidelines for living in this time of ecological and political crisis.