Poetry of the American Renaissance: A Diverse Anthology from the Romantic Period

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Paul Kane
G. Braziller, 1995 - Literary Criticism - 383 pages
This anthology, the most comprehensive available in a single volume, brings together all of the major poets of the American Renaissance along with many lesser-known poets now being rediscovered. A critical introduction situated the poetry in its historical context, informative headnotes introduce each poet, and notes to the poems provide helpful explanations to unusual words and references. This anthology, for the first time, presents the brilliant poetic legacy of the American Renaissance in a convenient and accessible format.

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INTRODUCTION BY PAUL KANE
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WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT 17941878
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MARIA GOWEN BROOKS 1794?1845
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