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More "In American" Poems
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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025850191
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
More 'In American' Poems is a compelling collection of verse by John V. A. Weaver that captures the authentic voice of the early 20th-century American public. Known for his pioneering use of the vernacular, Weaver elevates the everyday speech of working-class individuals and urban dwellers into a poignant literary art form. This volume continues the stylistic tradition of his celebrated earlier work, providing a vivid window into the desires, struggles, and rhythms of life during the 1920s.
The poems within this collection are characterized by their rhythmic quality and their ability to convey profound emotion through common slang and dialect. Weaver's subjects range from the quiet heartbreaks of ordinary people to the bustling energy of the American city, all rendered with a sympathetic and observant eye. By focusing on the American language as it was actually spoken, Weaver offers a unique cultural record that remains both historically significant and emotionally resonant.
A landmark in American realist poetry, More 'In American' Poems reflects the spirit of an era while celebrating the beauty found in the mundane and the colloquial. It is an essential read for those interested in the evolution of American literature and the power of the common voice.
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