The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-09
THE AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY;

Maga-ne Of Poetry Biography and Criticism, spub
hshed Monthly mtth splendid Illustrations on Steel
WHILE nearly every country Of the old world can
w boast of its collected body of national Poetry
which the seal Of peoples favorable judgment has been
set, and which exhibits to foreign nations in the most
striking light the progress Of civilization and literary
fnemen among its inhabitants while England, especial
w. proudly displays TO the world corpus poefnTn the
sire Of whose immortal wreath has shed brighter glory
upon her than the most splendid triumphs which
her statesmen and her sodiery have achieved,
country seems destitute OF poetic honors. appears, we
say for although full collection Of the Chef d'dtres Of
writers has been made yet there exist and occa
sonaly to 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
America as hsh rank II he scale sale Of elevation
vorcd lands. ~
Impressed with the correctness OF this judgment
propose to issue monthly which shall contain
perfect uGautiated form, the most mentorious and
beautiful illusions Of the poets Of America of the past
and present time, with such Introductory, critical and
geographic notices shall be necessary correct under
standing of the works presented TO the reader and to add
interest to the publication. Those who imagine that
there dearth Of materials for such undertaking,
who believe that the Aonan Maids have confined their
richest favors transatlantic brethren 10 the exclu
sion of native genius, will be surprised learn that
already possession Of more than two hundred vol
OF the production of American bars from about the
year 1890 to the present day Nor it from these
alone that materials may be drawn There but few
writers in country who pursue authorship voca
ton, and whose works have been published collected
form Our poets especially have generally written for
particular occasions, with the remembrance of which
their productions have their illusions have
been careessy inserted in periodicals. Of slight merit and
limited circulation where they unlikely to attract
themselves, draw attention their authors,
The grass Of the field or flowers of the wilderness
growing the ashes of many Of the highly gifted who,
through the wild and romantic regions of republic,
have scattered poetry in "ngots bright from the mint OF
genius and glowing with the impress of beauty and the
spirit of truth, in quantities sufficient known and
appreciated 1t would be in other countries
to them honorable reputation throughout the world
Harney, author Fever
Dream, Sands author of 'Yamoyden : Wilcox, author
of the Age Of Benevoence : Robinson, author of The
Savage Little, the sweet and tender poet OF Christian
feeling the lamened Brainard, and many beside, whose
writings are almost unknown save by their kindred
ciates and friends. .s
With the names Of those poets who within the last few
years have extended the reputation of American lite
nature beyond the Atlantic, Bryant, DANA Percival,
Sprague Sgourney, Whittier Willis, &c the public are
familiar and themthat there exists though
long forgotten and unknown. mine of poetic wealth,
rch varied and extensive, which will amply repay the la
Dor OF exploring it, and add undying usre the
which cncrces the brow of American genius In the pub
LEGATION proposed shall from the oblivion
to which they have long been consigned, and emblm in
bright and mperishable form the numberless gems OF
pures ray with which researches the literary
uquties of our country have endowed and
hdent that every lover of his native land will regard
enterprise patriotic and deserving the support of the
citizens of the United States, tending elevate the
character Of that country in 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 CON-
muniy 10 aid in undertaking, conscious TINT
mertng its support by exhibiting to the world proud
evidence that America the strength OF her Herc
lean childhood destined ere long cope in the arena OF
literature with those lands which for centuries have boast
ed their civilization and refinement, and Justly exucd in
their tumphs Of their cherished the noblesi field
which heaven has opened TO the human intellect
The AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY will contain complete
works of portion OF the foowinghe most popular Of
poetic wrtesand Of the others the best poems and
such as least generally known
Adams, John Quincy Could Hannah F.
Allston Washington Hallack, Fitz Greene
Barber, Joseph Harvey, John NJ.
Barlow, Joel Hillhouse John A.
Benjamin, Park Hoffman, Charles +.
Bogart, Elizabeth Meen Granville
Brainerd, John g. c.. Neal, John
Brooks, James G. Peabody, b. w o.
Bryant, WilllamC. Perciyal James g..
Clark, Willis G. Plcrpont John
Coffin, Robert s. Pinckney Edward c.
Dana, Richard II. Prentice George ID.
Doane, George w. Rockwell, j. o.
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