Edwin Arlington Robinson
On this site, you'll find a detailed chronology of Edwin Arlington Robinson's life, discussions of his poetry, and a bibliography for further reading. Expand your understanding of "Richard Cory" and "Miniver Cheevy" by working through the questions you will find in the section titled Work. Record your answers in the Web Links Activity Log.

Richard Cory (Paul Simon)
Singer-songwriter Paul Simon wrote a song based on the poem "Richard Cory." Read the lyrics to that song here. Which version of the story do you prefer–Simon's or Robinson's? Why? Discuss your opinions with a partner.