Miniver Cheevy

Edwin Arlington Robinson's poem tells the story of Miniver Cheevy, a man disillusioned with his present who idealizes historical eras of chivalry and glory.

The poem explores themes of nostalgia, regret, and the self-destructive nature of living in the past.

Robinson uses vivid imagery and ironic tone to portray Miniver's escapism and inability to find contentment in his own time.

The work critiques romanticizing history while neglecting present responsibilities and potential.

It has been widely anthologized as an emblematic American poem about misplaced longing.