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Joyce Kilmer

Joyce Kilmer: A Literary Biography
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Joyce Kilmer: A Literary Biography; John Covell. Write-Fit Communications, June 2000. Hardcover. ISBN# 0615111750

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This is an affordably priced limited first edition, a labor of love. It is the best reference work on Joyce Kilmer I have seen, a must for any serious student of Kilmer's work. It is lavishly illustrated with photographs. I keep a copy by my computer among the books to grab when people email me with questions about my grandfather.
I have several signed copies on hand for sale. Please email miriam@risingdove. For your convenience, you may use the order form.
For an excellent description of the book, see Joyce Kilmer: A Literary Biography. You may order directly from the author, jacovell@adelphia.net.

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Memories of my Father, Joyce Kilmer; Kenton Kilmer.
Photo © 1998 Miriam A. Kilmer
Memories of My Father, Joyce Kilmer; Kenton Kilmer. Hardcover **
Published by Joyce Kilmer Centennial, June 1993. See My Family Bookshelf
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The Song "Trees"

Trees & Other Poems & Candles That Burn; Aline Kilmer, Joyce Kilmer. Paperback **
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Trees and Other Poems; Joyce Kilmer. Paperback *OP
Larlin Corporation, November 1984.
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Complete Poems; Joyce Kilmer. Library Binding.
Reprint edition (April 1998)
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The Circus and Other Essays and Fugitive Pieces; Joyce Kilmer; Hardcover. OP*

Dreams and Images: An Anthology of Catholic Poets; (Granger Poetry Library) Joyce Kilmer, (Editor), Hardcover. OP*

Poems, Essays and Letters; Joyce Kilmer; Hardcover. OP*
This collection was compiled and edited by Robert Cortes Holliday. Joyce Kilmer's essays and letters are truly delightful; much better than his poetry (in my opinion) and more appealing to the modern ear. Robert Cortes Holliday's biography of the poet, which forms part of this collection, is definitive. (That was true when I first wrote it. John Covell's new biography is more scholarly and more complete.)

Trees & Other Poems; Joyce Kilmer; Hardcover. OP*

Read more about Joyce Kilmer and his contemporaries.
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer; Joyce Kilmer. Edited by Robert Cortes Holliday; Library Binding.
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series, Reprint, Classic Books, November 1998.
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Joyce Kilmer: Poems, Essays, and Letters: Edited and with an Introduction by Robert Cortes Holliday
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series, Reprint, Classic Books, November 1998.
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The Circus, & Other Essays & Fugitive Pieces; Joyce Kilmer. Library Binding.
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series, Reprint, Classic Books, November 1998.
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Courage of Enlightenment: An Address; Joyce Kilmer. Library Binding.
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series, Reprint, Classic Books, November 1998.
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Literature in the Making, by Some of Its Makers; Joyce Kilmer. Library Binding.
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series, Reprint, Classic Books, November 1998.
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Main Street, & Other Poems; Joyce Kilmer. Library Binding.
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series, Reprint, Classic Books, November 1998.
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Summer of Love; Joyce Kilmer; Library Binding.
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series, Reprint, Classic Books, November 1998.
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Trees and Other Poems; Joyce Kilmer. Library Binding.
Collected Works of Joyce Kilmer Series, Reprint, Classic Books, November 1998.
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A Doughboy with the Fighting Sixty-Ninth; Albert M. Ettinger and A. Churchill Ettinger. Hardcover
White Mane Publishing Company, Incorporated, November 1991 Special Order
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Pocket Books, March 1993 Paperback OP* ***
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The Fighting 69th (1940) Video **
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This film portrays Joyce Kilmer's regiment, with Jeffrey Lynn playing the part of Joyce himself (a minor role). His recitation of Kilmer's "Prayer of a Soldier in France" is very moving.

Hiking Trails of Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock and Citico Creek Wilderness; Tim Homan; Paperback. **
"... one of the most scenic and unspoiled areas of the Southern Appalachians"; get out and see the trees!
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Hiking Trails of Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock and Citico Creek Wilderness; Tim Homan; Paperback. ** "Trees" is Joyce Kilmer's most popular poem. It was set to music by many composers, but the one you are most likely to have heard is by Oscar Rasbach.
The Song "Trees"

Search for "Rasbach Trees" under keyword to find the sheet music at musicnotes.com
Many recordings have been made. Disney recently re-released it's animated version of the song:
Melody Time Video Cassette **
Contents: "Once Upon a Wintertime," "Bumble Boogie," "Johnny Appleseed," "Little Toot," "Trees," "Blame It on the Samba," "Pecos Bill"
The animation for "Trees" is very beautifully done. I'm not a fan of Fred Waring, who arranged the music for this segment.
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Paul Robeson, who was honored by Joyce Kilmer's mother during his days as a student at Rutgers, made the most powerful and moving recording of the Kilmer/Rasbach song. It is readily available; take your pick according to which of his other marvelous songs you want for your collection! These are re-mastered from Vinyls, so expect to hear the typical noises.

Great Voices of the Century - Paul Robeson Audio CD *OP
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The other songs on the "Great Voices" recording include a wide variety of styles.

Paul Robeson Audio CD **
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The other songs on this "Paul Robeson" recording are mostly Spirituals.

The Essential Paul Robeson Audio Two-CD Set
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Prima Voce - Prima Voce Party Audio CD ***
The other songs on the "Prima Voce Party" recording include an amazing variety of styles by many different artists; Paul Robeson sings "Trees."

You'll Never Walk Alone RCA Victor, 1995. Audio CD ***
Mario Lanza performs "Trees" and other popular inspirational songs.
Casette RCA Victor, 1995 ***
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Prima Voce - John Charles Thomas Audio CD ***
I have not heard John Charles Thomas performing "Trees." Brad Jenks wrote:
It is safe to assume that if John Charles Thomas recorded anything, it is either the definitive recording of it or it is the most fun version ever cut into disc. The man was unjustly forgotten. Those who do know of him would do well to promote this man who showed with every single note, the joy of singing.
Abide with me Audio CD **
Composers: John L. Hatton, Sir Landon Ronald, Oscar Rasbach et al. Conductor: Sir Henry J. Wood, Hamilton Harty
"Trees" performed by Dame Clara Butt
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Songs We Forgot To Remember Audio CD **
Composer: Charles Marshall, Idabelle Firestone, Oscar Rasbach et al.
Performer: John Aler (tenor), Grant Gershon (piano)
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Legendary Voices Audio CD ***
Composer: Sebastian Iradier, John McCormack, Oscar Rasbach et al.
"Trees" performed by John Charles Thomas
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20 Songs in English Audio CD **
Composers: Haydn Wood, Richard Tauber, et al. Conductors: G. Walter, Henry Geehl. Performers: Richard Tauber, Percy B. Kahn
"Trees" performed by Richard Tauber
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Meyerbeer, Giordano, Verdi and others Audio CD
Composers: Giacomo Meyerbeer, Umberto Giordano, et al. Conductors: Jean Paul Morel, Erich Leinsdorf, et al. Performers: Robert Merrill, Leila Edwards
"Trees" performed by Robert Merrill
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Robert Merrill Audio CD **
"Trees" performed by Robert Merrill
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Charles Craig: Puccini Arias & Favourite Ballads Audio CD **
Conductor: Michael Collins
"Trees" performed by Charles Craig
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The Voice Of Romance 25 Golden Memories Audio CD ***
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"Trees" performed by Richard Tauber

Richard Tauber in London Audio CD **
Conductor: G. Walter, Frank Collinson. Performers: Richard Tauber, Percy B. Kahn, et al.
"Trees" performed by Richard Tauber
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If A Tree Falls Earth Beat (Rhino 72495). Audio CD **
Various Artists. The poem "Trees" is set to music and performed by Robert Hoyt. This version may be more appealing to children, teens, and lovers of folk music. Hoyt added a second verse that refers to Gaia.
NAPRA Trade Journal, Spring, 1996: Musician (6/97, p.86) - "... Nice mix of poets, folkies and rockers, some of whom are earnest and some of whom let you off the hook with humor, lest the subject matter get too depressing to contemplate..."
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