Publisher's Synopsis
The Yale Book of American Verse (1912) is a comprehensive collection of poetry edited by Thomas R. Lounsbury. This anthology features works from some of the most renowned American poets, including Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, as well as lesser-known poets of the time. The book is organized chronologically, beginning with the colonial period and ending with the early 20th century. Each section includes an introduction by Lounsbury, providing historical context and analysis of the poets and their works. The Yale Book of American Verse is considered a seminal work in the study of American poetry and a valuable resource for scholars, students, and poetry enthusiasts alike.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.
