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An Hour of American Poetry
Hardcover
Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025273518
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The text provides a thematic and chronological survey, highlighting significant figures such as Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Edgar Allan Poe. Russell's analysis goes beyond mere biography, delving into the stylistic shifts and cultural influences that defined various eras of American verse. By focusing on the unique spirit and character of domestic poetry, the author illuminates how American writers distinguished themselves from their European predecessors.
This scholarly yet accessible volume remains a valuable resource for students of literature and enthusiasts of verse. An Hour of American Poetry captures the essence of a maturing literary tradition, celebrating the poets who articulated the American experience with clarity and passion.
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