Encyclopedia of American poetry. The nineteenth century / edited by Eric L. Haralson ; John Hollander, advisory editor.
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TextPublication details: Chicago : Fitzroy Dearborn, 1998.Description: xiii, 536 p. ; 29 cmISBN: - 1579580084
- 9781579580087
- Nineteenth century
- REF PS316 .E53 1998
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Storms Research Center Reference Collection - Does Not Circulate | REF PS316 .E53 1998 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 98634848 |
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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