Readings In American Poetry: For The Use Of Schools

By Rufus Wilmot Griswold

Book Overview

Readings In American Poetry: For The Use Of Schools is a collection of poems compiled by Rufus W. Griswold. The book contains a selection of poems from some of the most famous American poets, including Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The poems are organized thematically, covering topics such as nature, love, death, and patriotism. The book is designed for use in schools, and includes footnotes and other helpful tools to aid in understanding the poems. The collection provides a comprehensive overview of American poetry, making it an excellent resource for students and poetry lovers alike.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163608203
• ISBN13: 9781163608203
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"