How She Felt in Her First Corset, and Other Poems (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023400015)

"How She Felt in Her First Corset and Other Poems" by Matt. W. Alderson offers a glimpse into 19th-century American life through the evocative power of poetry. This collection, rooted firmly in the landscape of its time, explores themes of domesticity, womanhood, and the subtle nuances of daily experience. Alderson's poems capture the emotional and physical realities of women's lives, as suggested by the titular poem, delving into the constraints and expectations placed upon them.

A significant contribution to American poetry, this volume provides a window into the social history of the 1800s. Readers interested in the perspectives of women authors and the cultural context of 19th-century America will find rich material within these pages. This edition preserves the original text, allowing readers to engage directly with the voice and vision of a poet reflecting on her era.

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Author: Matthew W. Alderson
ISBN-10: 1023400014
ISBN-13: 9781023400015
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2025
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.13lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.06d