num_pages: 286
description: The opening of the 19th century marked the beginning of the new nation. The first priority was the political and social consolidation of the fruits of the Revolution. National security, resources, and programs had to be established. There was no literary profession at this time and none of the writers were able to devote full time to authorship. After the War of 1812, The work of Pierpont, Dana, Allston, Pinkney, Simms, Cooke, Branard, Percivals and William Cullen Bryant heralded the dawn of the school of American poetry.
language: English
title: Survey of American Poetry: Early Nineteenth Century 1800-1829 : The Granger Anthology Series II
titlecomplete: Survey of American Poetry: Early Nineteenth Century 1800-1829 : The Granger Anthology Series II
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Roth Pub