Present Day American Poetry And Other Essays

By Harry Houston Peckham

Book Overview

Present Day American Poetry And Other Essays is a collection of critical essays written by H. Houston Peckham, an American literary critic and scholar. The book includes Peckham's thoughts on contemporary American poetry and its development since the early 20th century. Peckham analyzes the works of poets such as T.S. Eliot, Robert Frost, Wallace Stevens, and William Carlos Williams, among others, and provides a comprehensive overview of the major movements and trends in American poetry during his time. In addition to poetry, Peckham also explores other literary genres, such as the novel and the essay, and discusses the role of literature in society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American literature and poetry, as well as for students and scholars of literary criticism.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: 1163757012
• ISBN13: 9781163757017
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"