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The Poems Of Philip Freneau, Poet Of The American Revolution (Volume Ii)

The Poems Of Philip Freneau, Poet Of The American Revolution (Volume Ii)

Fred Lewis Pattee

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2020
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Poesía
ISBN:
9789354218255
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Philip Freneau’s voice returns from the eighteenth century. History sings in measured lines. Volume II of The Poems of Philip Freneau gathers the poet’s lyric, satirical and elegiac pieces, presenting work that moves from patriotic blast to reflective observation with surprising intimacy. As a historical poetry collection and patriotic verse anthology it foregrounds american revolutionary poetry and eighteenth century poems that record the convictions, fears and small domestic moments of the colonial America era. Freneau writes of liberty and loss, of politics and place; his plainspoken energy and formal skill make these poems both immediate and enduring. Readers interested in revolutionary war literature and poetry for history lovers will find material equally suited to quiet reading and rigorous study - teachers and students will also recognise its value as a classroom literature resource that complements surveys of early american writers and 1700s american poets.Freneau is rightly remembered as a formative voice among early american writers and a lively chronicler of the new republic’s debates and moods. His work bridges the pamphlet culture of the Revolution and the developing craft of classic american poetry, so this collection is of interest to both casual readers and classic-literature collectors who prize historical resonance as well as lyrical power. Its range, from trenchant polemic to tender nature lyric, rewards repeated reading and close study. Libraries, book groups and teachers will find it a generous resource for courses in revolutionary war literature and early American themes; private readers will equally enjoy its directness and feeling. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether read for pleasure, referenced in research, or kept as a collector’s piece, this edition restores the language and anxieties of a turbulent age to vivid life.

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