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Check out this link for a quick and dirty rundown of key Cummings facts.

This one's for Shmoopers who want a bio with a little more meat on its bones.

And if you're really in the mood for in-depth Cummings… and goings (see what we did there?), check out this link.

This dude really puts some nice darkness into the poem. It makes sense, since the thing is about death in a lot of ways.

It's not the most engaging reader in the world, but the images definitely help you focus on some of Cummings' key points.

If you're tired of dreary readings of the poem, here's one that'll put some life back in you.

Who better to read the poem than the man himself?

Here's a take on the poem that emphasizes the theme of nature. Just be ready for any fairies or unicorns that might pop up.

Check out this link and you'll see just how easily Cummings' rhythms lend themselves to music.

Here's a pic of our man getting his think on.

This pic makes us wonder if Cummings ever tried a career as a private detective.

Here's an image of what the guy looked like in his young adulthood.

It turns out that poets really liked to gossip back in the old days. They probably still do now.

These clever folks did an "interview" with the dead spirit of Cummings and found out that he tends to talk the way he writes poetry.

Harvard Magazine takes a look at just how radical Cummings' poetry was and what it tells us about him as a person. You'd think the guy was pretty weird, but apparently that wasn't the case.

For hardcore Cummings fans, here's a deep look at how his poetry accomplished things that might have seemed miraculous when he wrote them.

Some critics like the guy. Some don't. This book lays out the reasons why both sides have the opinions they do.

Check out this book if you want a nice, readable look at the life of one of the greatest American poets.