The new pocket anthology of American verse from colonial days to the present. [Paperback] Oscar William Editor

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Paperback cover has some wear and page yellowing. The binding is secure.

This well-loved anthology traces the rich tapestry of American verse from the nation’s inception to the modern era. Compiled by Oscar Williams, a renowned literary critic and champion of 20th-century poetry, this collection offers a comprehensive survey of the diverse voices that have shaped the American literary landscape. From the stirring works of Anne Bradstreet and Phillis Wheatley during the colonial era to the groundbreaking modernist experiments of Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot, this volume encapsulates the evolution of American poetry through its most significant movements and figures. Scholars and poetry enthusiasts alike will appreciate the opportunity to explore this curated selection of poems, each a testament to the enduring power of the written word to capture the essence of the American experience in all its complexities and contradictions. Though this particular copy bears the gentle patina of time, its secure binding ensures that these timeless verses will continue to inspire generations of readers to come.