Spengemann, William C.
Nineteenth-century American Poetry (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140435870
- author:
- Spengemann, William C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 496
- Genre:
- Poetry texts & anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A comprehensive anthology of 19th-century American poetry brings together some of the most iconic voices of the era. Spanning nearly three hundred poems and spanning over a century, this collection features works by notable poets such as Whitman, Dickinson, Melville, Bryant, Emerson, Longfellow, Whittier, Poe, Holmes, Jones Very, Thoreau, Lowell, and Lanier. Penguin Classics has long been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, with a global bookshelf of over 1,700 titles. This anthology is part of their esteemed series, which provides authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations. With this collection, readers can explore the rich poetic heritage of 19th-century America, featuring a diverse range of styles and themes.