The Continuity of American Poetry is a literary analysis book written by Roy Harvey Pearce. The book explores the evolution of American poetry from its colonial beginnings to the contemporary era. Pearce argues that American poetry has a continuous thread that connects the works of poets from different periods and movements. The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the colonial period and the emergence of American poetry. Pearce examines the works of poets such as Anne Bradstreet, Edward Taylor, and ...
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The Continuity of American Poetry is a literary analysis book written by Roy Harvey Pearce. The book explores the evolution of American poetry from its colonial beginnings to the contemporary era. Pearce argues that American poetry has a continuous thread that connects the works of poets from different periods and movements. The book is divided into three parts. The first part explores the colonial period and the emergence of American poetry. Pearce examines the works of poets such as Anne Bradstreet, Edward Taylor, and Phillis Wheatley. The second part discusses the Romantic period and the emergence of a distinct American voice. Pearce analyzes the works of poets such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and Walt Whitman. The third part focuses on the modern era and the various movements that emerged during this time. Pearce examines the works of poets such as T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Robert Frost, and Langston Hughes. Throughout the book, Pearce argues that American poetry has a unique continuity that reflects the country's history and culture. He also explores the various themes and motifs that are present in American poetry, such as nature, individualism, and democracy. Overall, The Continuity of American Poetry is a comprehensive analysis of American poetry that provides readers with a deeper understanding of the country's literary history.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.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Originally softback. Cover has been reinforced with hard board. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN:
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Very Good. Very Good condition. (Poetry, Literary Criticism) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st thus, with new author's introduction. xxi, 442 pp. Very slightly bumped top corners, essentially as issued. Square, uncreased binding.
