The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-08
THE AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY;

Magazine Of Poetry, Biography and Criticism 10 6ePab
tshed Monthly, Uia splendid illustrations on Steel
WHILE nearly every country of the old world can
w boast Of its collected body Of national Poetry, on
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 re-
nement among its inhabitants while England, especial.
w. proudly displays to the World corpus poerarum the
usre of whose immortal wreath has shed brighter glory
upon her than the most splendid triumphs which
her and her soldery have achieved, own
country destitute OF poetic honors appears, we
say, for although full collection OF the chef fGues OF
writer's has been made yet there exist and occa-
sionay be met with productions of American poets
which will bear comparison with the nobest and most
polished efforts of European genius, and which claim tor
America as high rank IN the scale OF literary elevation
ceded to older and in respects more IA
yored lands.
Impressed with the correctness Of this judgment we
propose to issue monthly magazine which shall contain
perie-. -7utated FORM the meritorious and
beautiful illusions of the of America, of the
and present time. with such Introductory, critical, and
geographic notices shall be necessary under
standing Of the works presented to the reader and to add
interest to the publication. Those who imagine that
there exists dearth OF materials for such undertaking.
who believe that the Aonan Maids have confined their
richest favors to Transatlantic brethren TO the excu
sion Of native genius, will be surprised learn that
already possession OF than two hundred vol
of the production of American bards from abou, the
year 1880 TO the present day Nor il from these
alone that materials may be drawn. There but few
writers country who pursue authorship
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 gone rest their illusions have
been careessy inserted in periodicals. OF slight merit and
limited circulation where they 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 republic,
have scattered poetry in ingos bright from the mint Of
genius and glowing with the Impress Of beauty and the
spirit OF truth, quantities sufficient, known and
appreciated would be in other countries to secure
to them honorable reputation throughout the world
Harm NJ allna' md bs
Dream, Sands, author Of Yamoyden Wilcox, author
OF the Age of Benevoence Robinson, author Of THE
Savage; Little. the and tender poet of Christian
feeling, the lanented Branard and many beside, whose
writings are almost unknown, save by their kindred
ciates 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, Slgouney Whittier, Willis, &c the public are
familiar and them that there exists, though
long forgotten and unknown. mine of poetic wealth,
rich, varied and extensive which will amply repay the la
Dor OF exploring H. and add undyng lustre TO the
which enclrcles the brow of American genius In the pub
caon now proposed we shall rescue from the oblivion
to which they have long been consigned and embam in
bright and imperishabe form the numberless gems Of
purest ray with which researches into the literary
quities OF our country have endowed and
hdent that every lover Of his native land will regard
enterprise as 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
se its claims to the station to which its children entities
it, With this conviction ask the patronage Of the CON-
munlty to aid in undertaking. conscious that
mertng its support by exhibiting the world proud
evidence that America in the giant strength OF her Hercu
lean childhood is destined long cope the arena OF
literature with those lands which for centuries have boast
ed their civilization and refinement and Justly exulted
their trumphs Of their cherished in the nobest field
which heaven has opened to the human intellect.
The AMERICAN ANTHOLOGY will contain complete
works of portion Of the following-the popular Of
poetic wrersand OF the Others the best poems and
such least generally known:
Adams John Quincy Gond, Hannah +.
Aston, Washington Haack, Fitz Greene
Barber Joseph Harvey John NJ
Barlow, Joel Hilhouse, John A. :.
Benjamin, Park Hoffman, Charles F.
Bogart, Elizabeth Mellen, Granville
Brainerd, John G. G. Neal, John
Brooks, James g. Peabody, r. w o.