John Berryman accepts the 1969 National Book Award for Poetry for His Toy, His Dream, His Rest. To read an appreciation of the book, as well as Berryman’s acceptance speech, visit his page on our NBA Poetry Blog. (photo credit: Martha Holmes)

John Berryman accepts the 1969 National Book Award for Poetry for His Toy, His Dream, His Rest. To read an appreciation of the book, as well as Berryman’s acceptance speech, visit his page on our NBA Poetry Blog. (photo credit: Martha Holmes)