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The Little Book of American Poets: The Riverside Library
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesPoetry AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025806273
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Little Book of American Poets 1787-1900 is a definitive anthology that chronicles the burgeoning spirit and artistic maturation of American literature. Curated by the esteemed critic and poet Jessie B. Rittenhouse, this collection provides a sweeping overview of the poetic landscape from the early days of the Republic through the dawn of the twentieth century. It serves as a vital record of the themes that defined a nation in flux, from the pastoral beauty of the wilderness to the internal conflicts and triumphs of the American experience.
This volume brings together the voices of legendary figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Edgar Allan Poe, Walt Whitman, and Emily Dickinson. By organizing works that span over a century, Rittenhouse illustrates the transition from traditional European influences to a uniquely American idiom characterized by transcendentalism, romanticism, and the rise of realism. The selections include celebrated masterpieces alongside forgotten gems, offering a balanced perspective on the lyrical development of the United States. Ideal for students of history and lovers of classic verse, this work stands as a testament to the enduring power of the American poetic voice and its role in shaping the cultural identity of the nation.
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