Encyclopedia of American poetry. The nineteenth century /
Encyclopedia of American poetry. The nineteenth century /
Nineteenth century
edited by Eric L. Haralson ; John Hollander, advisory editor.
- Chicago : Fitzroy Dearborn, 1998.
- xiii, 536 p. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
With contributions from over 100 scholars, this encyclopedia 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.
1579580084 9781579580087
99167193
American poetry--Bio-bibliography--19th century--Dictionaries.
Poets, American--19th century--Biography--Dictionaries.
REF PS316 / .E53 1998
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
With contributions from over 100 scholars, this encyclopedia 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.
1579580084 9781579580087
99167193
American poetry--Bio-bibliography--19th century--Dictionaries.
Poets, American--19th century--Biography--Dictionaries.
REF PS316 / .E53 1998