The Younger American Poets by Jessie Belle Rittenhouse
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"The Younger American Poets" by Jessie Belle Rittenhouse is a collection of literary studies written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the poetry of a selection of younger American poets, exploring their contributions and distinct styles within the broader context of contemporary poetry. Rittenhouse offers insight into the thematic elements and individual characteristics of these poets, likely focusing on their artistic approaches and the socio-cultural conditions of their time.
The beginning of this collection introduces Richard Hovey, characterizing him as a poet grounded in convictions and comradeship rather than mere whimsies of rhyme. Hovey is depicted as an artist deeply engaged with the essence of life, capturing the vibrancy of nature alongside themes of human connection and national pride. Rittenhouse highlights specific works and ideas from Hovey, noting his Whitmanesque influence while asserting his unique voice that emphasizes a harmonious relationship with the world around him. This opening segment sets the stage for further explorations of the varied styles and themes represented by the younger poets discussed in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rittenhouse, Jessie Belle, 1869-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Younger American Poets |
| Contents | Richard Hovey -- Lizette Woodworth Reese -- Bliss Carman -- Louise Imogen Guiney -- George E. Santayana -- Josephine Preston Peabody -- Charles G. D. Roberts -- Edith M. Thomas -- Madison Cawein -- George E. Woodberry -- Frederic Lawrence Knowles -- Alice Brown -- Richard Burton -- Clinton Scollard -- Mary McNeil Fenollosa -- Ridgely Torrence -- Gertrude Hall -- Arthur Upson. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Emmy, MWS, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Poets, American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55447 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 566 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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