Encyclopedia of American poetry.
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Author
Contributions
- Haralson, Eric L. - Contributor
- Hollander, John. - Contributor
Publication
1998 - Fitzroy Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois
Language
English
Word Count
134,000 words, Guess
Page Count
536 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL68350M
- ISBN-101579580084
- OCLC Control Number39285700
- OCLC Control Number843221148
- OCLC Control Numberencyclopediaofam00hara
and 2 more
- Library of Congress Control Number99167193
- Goodreads566962
Classifications
- DDC811/.309
- LCCPS316 .E53 1998
Alternate Titles
- Nineteenth century
Description
With contributions from over 100 scholars, this encyclopedia provides essays on the careers, works, and backgrounds of more than 100 nineteenth-century poets. It also provides entries on specialized categories of twentieth-century verse such as hymns, folk ballads, spirituals, Civil War songs, and Native American poetry. Besides presenting essential factual information, each entry amounts to an in-depth critical essay, and includes a bibliography that directs readers to other works by and about a particular poet.
Subjects
Topics
Genres
- Dictionaries.
Other Editions
- Encyclopedia of American poetry.
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