The Poets And Poetry Of The West - William Turner Coggeshall - Bog

The Poets and Poetry of the West is a comprehensive book that provides biographical and critical information about the poets and their works from the western region of the United States. Written by William Turner Coggeshall, the book includes a wide range of poets, from well-known writers like Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson to lesser-known figures like John Rollin Ridge and Joaquin Miller. Throughout the book, Coggeshall offers detailed analysis and commentary on the poets' styles, themes, and contributions to American literature. He also provides historical context for the development of poetry in the West, including the impact of the Gold Rush and the expansion of the railroad. The book is organized chronologically, beginning with the earliest poets of the West and continuing through to the contemporary period. Each chapter includes biographical information about the poets, as well as a selection of their most notable works. Overall, The Poets and Poetry of the West is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and development of American poetry, particularly in the western region of the country. It offers a rich and detailed portrait of the poets who helped shape the literary landscape of the West.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.