The Female Poets of America

By Rufus Wilmot Griswold

Book Overview

The Female Poets of America is a book written by Rufus Wilmot Griswold that features a collection of poems written by American female poets. The book includes works from notable poets such as Emily Dickinson, Lydia Sigourney, and Frances Sargent Osgood, among others. The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, nature, and social issues. The book also includes biographical information about each poet, providing readers with insight into their lives and inspirations. Griswold's introduction to the book discusses the role of women in poetry and the challenges they faced in gaining recognition for their work. The Female Poets of America is a significant contribution to the history of American literature, highlighting the important contributions of women to the field of poetry.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: 1417953713
• ISBN13: 9781417953714
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"