American Poems 1776-1900: With Notes And Biographies

By Augustus White Long

Book Overview

American Poems 1776-1900: With Notes And Biographies is a comprehensive anthology of American poetry from the years of the country's founding to the turn of the 20th century. Edited by Augustus White Long, the book presents a wide range of poems from some of the most important and influential poets of the era, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.The book is organized chronologically, with each section covering a different period in American history and literature. Along with the poems themselves, Long provides detailed notes and biographical information about each poet, giving readers a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which the poems were written.American Poems 1776-1900 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature and poetry. With its comprehensive coverage and insightful commentary, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of American poetry over the course of more than a century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163109304
• ISBN13: 9781163109304
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"