Publisher's Synopsis
American Poems, 1776-1922: With Notes And Biographies is a book written by Augustus White Long and published in 1922. The book is a collection of poems written by American poets from the years 1776 to 1922. The poems are arranged chronologically, providing a historical overview of American poetry during this period. The book contains detailed notes and biographies of the poets, providing context and background information for each poem. The notes cover literary references, historical events, and cultural contexts that influenced the poets and their work. The biographies offer insight into the lives of the poets, their influences, and their contributions to American literature.The collection includes works by well-known poets such as Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Robert Frost, as well as lesser-known poets whose work has been overlooked by literary scholars. The book also includes a comprehensive index of poets and poems, making it a valuable reference for students and scholars of American literature.Overall, American Poems, 1776-1922: With Notes And Biographies is a comprehensive and informative collection of American poetry that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the literary and cultural history of the United States.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.
