Carmel, California enjoys a great reputation these days as a fantastic beach resort that caters to the ideals of the perfect seaside vacation. Travelers from all over the world come here to enjoy the rich combination of sand and surf, and there are few who do not find themselves in awe for at least a little while every day. It’s the perfect place to go to get your bearings, improve your constitution, or to get in touch with the rhythms of nature again. The place does speak to the poet in everyone, and it’s local population bears some famous names.
For visitors, Carmel offers hotels that are truly splendid, with a kind of luxury that’s hard to match. Waking up in generous hospitality is a lovely way to begin any day, and here it’s a poetic start in any case. Those who are inclined toward poetry, and here it’s difficult not to be, would no doubt enjoy a tour of Tor House Home. This was built by the poet Robinson Jeffers in the early 20th century.
The famous tower was built as a gift to his wife, Una, who shared most of her life with him, and she would spend time here playing music, and his sons would play on the inner staircase. The stone construction is indeed reminiscent of Irish castles, which was certainly his intention. Jeffers was one of the great classical poets, whose skill was focused on creating epic verse, and he is considered one of the great masters of this form. Respected by scholars and fellow poets alike, his background in science, history, and philosophy would inform his work. He was deeply devoted to nature, and this was often contrasted with his rather cynical view of the human being. He is a voice that speaks for a poetry that is difficult to find, and for a California that is still right here before our eyes.
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