Encyclopedia of American Poetry: The Nineteenth Century
Author | : Eric L. Haralson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 598 |
Release | : 2014-01-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317763246 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317763246 |
Rating | : 4/5 (246 Downloads) |
Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Poetry: The Nineteenth Century written by Eric L. Haralson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With contributions from over 100 scholars, the Encyclopedia of American Poetry: The Nineteenth Centry 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.