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.

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American poetry--Bio-bibliography--19th century--Dictionaries.
Poets, American--19th century--Biography--Dictionaries.

REF PS316 / .E53 1998