Erscheint: Oktober 2026

Poets of the South; A Series of Biographical and Critical Studies with Typical Poems, Annotated

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F. V. N. Painter

Verlag:

Alpha Editions

Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: P36355850

EAN: 9789376552351

Erscheint: Oktober 2026

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Beschreibung

A hush lingers over the sun-drenched verandas and moss-draped oaks of the old South, where voices once rose in verse to capture the region's spirit, sorrow, and splendour. Within these pages, the lives and works of the South's most influential nineteenth-century poets are brought into sharp relief, their stories woven with the tumult and transformation of a nation. Each biographical sketch is paired with a careful critical study, offering a window into the minds that shaped southern poetry history and left an indelible mark on American literary heritage. The volume explores not only the poetry itself but the cultural soil from which it sprang-an era marked by profound change, where the South's poets grappled with identity, tradition, and the shifting tides of society. Through annotated selections, readers are invited to trace the development of southern verse, witnessing how regional voices contributed to the broader narrative of American poetry criticism and southern literature studies. The book balances insightful literary analysis with vivid portraits of southern literary figures, allowing the personalities and passions behind the poems to come alive. Collectors and lovers of poetry alike will find in this work a thoughtful exploration of the poetry of the southern states, illuminating both the artistry and the context that define this unique tradition. The text's meticulous approach to southern poets' biographies and its nuanced examination of their contributions make it an essential addition to any library devoted to southern cultural poetry and the evolution of nineteenth-century poets. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

Spezifikationen

Sprache

Englisch

Autor

F. V. N. Painter

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Format

Buch (Softcover)

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