The Cambridge History of American Poetry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108713214)

The Cambridge History of American Poetry offers a comprehensive exploration of the development of American poetic traditions from their beginnings until the end of the twentieth century. Bringing together the insights of fifty distinguished scholars, this literary history emphasizes the complex roles that poetry has played in American cultural and intellectual life, detailing the variety of ways in which both public and private forms of poetry have met the needs of different communities at different times. The Cambridge History of American Poetry recognizes the existence of multiple traditions and a dramatically fluid canon, providing current perspectives on both major authors and a number of representative figures whose work embodies the diversity of America's democratic traditions.

Author: Alfred Bendixen
ISBN-10: 1108713211
ISBN-13: 9781108713214
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/15/2021
Pages: 1326
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.60lbs
Size: 8.90h x 7.70w x 1.90d