The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-23
THE AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY;

Magazine Of Poetry Biography and Criticism, 10 be pub
Lshed Monthly rifh splendid illustrations on Steel
WHILE nearly every country Of the old world can
which the seal of people favorable judgment has been
set and which exhibits to foreign nations IN the most
striking light the progress of civilization and literary
fnement among lis inhabitants while England, especial
y, proudly displays TO the world corpus poetarlm the
usre of whose immortal wreath has shed brighter glory
her statesmen and her sodiery have achieved,
country seems destitute Of poetic honors. Appears,
say, for although full collection of the chef dres Of
writers has been made yet there exist, and
sionay 10 be met with productions Of American poets
which will bear comparison with the noblest and most
polished efforts of European genius, and which claim for
Americn high rink IN the scale OF literary elevation
is ceded to older and in respects more ia
vored lands.
Impressed with the correctness Of this Judgment we
propose issue monthly magazine which shall contain
in perfect unmuated form, the most meritorous and
beautiful illusions OF the poets Of America, of the past
and present tme with such Introductory, critical, and
geographic notices shall be necessary under
standing of the works presented the reader and to add
interest to the publication Those who imagine that
there exists dearh OF materials for such undertaking.
who believe that the Aonian Maids have confined their
richest favor transatlantic brethren the exclu
sion OF native genius will be surprised learn that
already IN possession OF than two hundred vol
umes OF the production OF American bads from about the
year 1850 TO the present day Nor it from these
alone that materials may be drawn. There but few
writers in country who pursue authorship a
ton, and whose works have been published a collected
form. Our poets especially, have generally written for
their productions have gone their illusions have
been careessy inserted periodicals. Of slight and
limited circulation. where they We're unlikely to attract
notice to themselves draw attention TO their authors
The grass Of the field flowers Of the wilderness
growing the ashes of many of the highly gifted who
through the wild and romantic regions Of our republic
have scattered poetry in "ngots bright from the mint
genius and glowing with the impress of beauty and the
spirit OF truth, in quantities sufficient known and
appreciated it would be in other countries secure
to them honorable reputation throughout the world
Such were Harvey, author OF Crystalline and the Fever
Dream, Sands author of Yamoyden : Wilcox, author
OF the Age of Bcnevolence Robinson author of The
Savage Little the and tender poet of Christian
feeling the lamented Brainard, and many beside whose
writings almost unknown, by their kindred
ciaes and friends.
With the of those poets who within the last few
years have extended the reputation of American lite
nature beyond the Atlantic, Bryant, Dana, Percival,
Sprague Sigoumey, Whittier, Willis &c. the public are
amiar and we assure them that there exists though
long forgotten and unknown, n mine of poetic wealth.
rch varied and extensive, which will amply repay the la
Dor OF exploring it, and add undyng usre to the crown
which cncrces the brow OF American genius In the pub
LEGATION proposed shall from the oblivion
TO which they have long been consigned and embalm in
bright and mperishable form the numberless gems O.
pures ray with which researches into the literary
uqutes of our country have endowed and con-
hdent that every lover Of his native land will regard our
enterprise patriotic and deserving the support Of the
citizens of the United States tending elevate the
Character OF that country the scale Of Nations and
sert its claims to the station to which its children entities
it. With this conviction ask the patronage of the COM
muni,y TO aid in undertaking, conscious that we
mertng its support by exhibiting the world proud
evidence that America the giant strength of her Hercu-
lean childhood, is destined long cope in the arena Of
literature with those lands which for centuries have boast
ed their civilization and refinement and Justly exuted in
their trumphs of their cherished the noblcs field
which heaven has opened TO the human intellect
The AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY will contain complete
works of portion Of the folowingthe popular Of
poetic wrtersand OF the Others the best poems and
such are least generally known
Adams, John Quincy Gould, Hannah F.
Allston Washington Haack, Fitz Greene
Barber, Joseph Harvey, John NJ
Barlow Joel Hillhotse John A.