Early American Poetry (1903) - Oscar Wegelin - Bog

Early American Poetry is a comprehensive anthology of some of the earliest and most significant works of poetry from the United States. Edited by Oscar Wegelin and originally published in 1903, this book features a collection of poems written by American poets from the colonial era up until the mid-19th century.The anthology includes works by well-known poets such as Anne Bradstreet, Phillis Wheatley, Edgar Allan Poe, and Walt Whitman, as well as lesser-known poets who made significant contributions to the development of American poetry. The poems are arranged chronologically, giving readers a sense of the evolution of American poetry over time.In addition to the poems themselves, Early American Poetry also includes an introduction by Wegelin that provides historical context and analysis of the works. This introduction helps readers to better understand the cultural and literary significance of the poems and their authors.Overall, Early American Poetry is an important and valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American literature, as well as for those who simply enjoy reading poetry.A Compilation Of The Titles Of Volumes Of Verse And Broadsides Written By Writers Born Or Residing In North America And Issued During The Seventeenth And Eighteenth Centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.