Selections from American poetry, with special reference to Poe, Longfellow,…
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"Selections from American Poetry" by Various Authors is a collection of poems, likely compiled in the late 19th century, that features prominent American poets such as Edgar Allan Poe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, and John Greenleaf Whittier. The anthology highlights themes including national identity, the beauty of nature, personal introspection, and historical events, allowing readers to explore the rich tapestry of American poetic expression through various lenses. The opening of
the anthology begins with an introduction that discusses the status of American poetry, tracing its evolution from Puritan influences to more contemporary expressions. It addresses the challenges of early American poets in capturing their unique experiences and emotions while acknowledging the impact of their British literary predecessors. Through a series of excerpts from renowned works, such as Anne Bradstreet's contemplative verses and Michael Wigglesworth's somber "The Day of Doom," the introduction sets up the context for the diverse themes and styles that will be illustrated throughout the collection. It emphasizes how poetry has become a vehicle for expressing the core values of American life, capturing both individual and shared experiences across different eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Carhart, Margaret Sprague, 1877-1953 |
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| Title | Selections from American poetry, with special reference to Poe, Longfellow, Lowell and Whittier |
| Credits | Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3650 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03650-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jan 12, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 887 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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