American Verse, 1625-1807: A History (1909)

By William Bradley Otis

Book Overview

American Verse, 1625-1807: A History is a book written by William Bradley Otis and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of American poetry from 1625 to 1807. It covers the major poets and poetic movements of this period, including Puritan poetry, the emergence of the Enlightenment, and the rise of Romanticism. Otis explores the social and cultural contexts that shaped American poetry during this time, including the influence of religion, politics, and literary trends from Europe. He also examines the ways in which American poets responded to the changing world around them, such as the American Revolution and the growth of the nation.The book includes a wide range of poets, from well-known figures like Anne Bradstreet and Phillis Wheatley to lesser-known writers like Benjamin Tompson and Nathaniel Evans. Otis provides detailed analyses of their works and situates them within the broader literary landscape of the time.Overall, American Verse, 1625-1807: A History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American poetry and the cultural forces that shaped it.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: 1164565087
• ISBN13: 9781164565086
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"