Encyclopedia of American poetry.
By: edited by Eric L. Haralson ; John Hollander, advisory editor.
Contributors: Haralson, Eric L.; Hollander, John.
Publisher: Fitzroy Dearborn
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 536
Subjects: American poetry -- 19th century -- Bio-bibliography -- Dictionaries.; Poets, American -- 19th century -- Biography -- Dictionaries.
Genres: Dictionaries.
Other titles: Nineteenth century
Description: With contributions from over 100 scholars, this encyclopedia provides essays on the careers, works, and backgrounds of more than 100 nineteenth-century poets. It also provides entries on specialized categories of twentieth-century verse such as hymns, folk ballads, spirituals, Civil War songs, and Native American poetry. Besides presenting essential factual information, each entry amounts to an in-depth critical essay, and includes a bibliography that directs readers to other works by and about a particular poet.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.