Encyclopedia of American poetry
by Eric L. Haralson, John Hollander
DictionariesAmerican PoetsAmerican poetryBio-bibliographyBiographyHistory and criticismAmerican poetry, dictionaries, indexes, etc.American poetry, history and criticism, 19th century
With contributions from over 100 scholars, this encyclopedia provides essays on the careers, works, and backgrounds of more than 100 nineteenth-century poets. It also provides entries on specialized categories of twentieth-century verse such as hymns, folk ballads, spirituals, Civil War songs, and Native American poetry. Besides presenting essential factual information, each entry amounts to an in-depth critical essay, and includes a bibliography that directs readers to other works by and about a particular poet.
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Book data: Open Library