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The Oxford Book of American Verse
Paperback
Fiction AnthologiesPoetry AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025890685
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 722
Weight: 2.19
Height: 1.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Oxford Book of American Verse is a comprehensive and authoritative collection of poetry that captures the spirit and evolving identity of American literature. Compiled by the renowned poet and editor Bliss Carman, this anthology traces the development of the American poetic voice from its early colonial roots through the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The collection features a wide range of styles and themes, showcasing the works of major figures such as Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, alongside poets whose contributions helped shape the nation's rich lyrical tradition.
The volume offers readers a panoramic view of the American experience, reflecting themes of nature, democracy, spirituality, and the search for a unique national character. From transcendentalist meditations to patriotic hymns and intimate lyrics, the selections represent the diversity and depth of American thought and emotion. As a foundational resource for students of literature and lovers of poetry alike, The Oxford Book of American Verse preserves the legacy of the poets who defined the literary landscape of the United States. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of verse to document the cultural and intellectual soul of a nation.
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