Product Overview
American Poems 1776-1900: With Notes And Biographies is a comprehensive anthology of American poetry from the years of the country's founding to the turn of the 20th century. Edited by Augustus White Long, the book presents a wide range of poems from some of the most important and influential poets of the era, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The book is organized chronologically, with each section covering a different period in American history and literature. Along with the poems themselves, Long provides detailed notes and biographical information about each poet, giving readers a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which the poems were written. American Poems 1776-1900 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature and poetry. With its comprehensive coverage and insightful commentary, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of American poetry over the course of more than a century.
This rare antiquarian copy of American Poems 1776 - 1900 is good condition. There are some inscriptions in the front endpapers. There are some pencil marks throughout the book, but they are minimal. The signatures are securely attached to the spine. The cloth covers show wear and a little bit of staining, but the boards are in good condtion. The title is embossed on the cover and the spine, with an American Book Company decorative embossing on the back board as well. This is a compact, well-preserved 100+ year old book that would look great in your collection.
