100 Essential American Poems by Pockell, Leslie M.

A wonderfully flattering and sure-to-please gift, this compilation of great American poetry contains some of the most fondly remembered works of all time. Representing the earliest days of the Nation through the golden age of the 19th century, this classic collection includes Poes The Raven and The Bells; Longfellows Paul Reveres Ride and The Village Blacksmith, O.W. Holmes Old Ironsides and The Deacons Masterpiece; Whittiers Barbara Fritchie, Whitmans When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed, Emersons The Concord Hymn and many, many more. Also included are the lyrics of canonical songs, from The Star-Spangled Banner to This Land is Your Land. Each poets work is preceded by an illuminating introduction.

Author: Pockell, Leslie M.

Language: English

Edition: First Edition

Binding: Hardcover

Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books

Publication Date: 2009-03-31