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The Poets And Poetry Of Chester County, Pennsylvania (1890)

The Poets And Poetry Of Chester County, Pennsylvania (1890)

George Johnston

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Poesía
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9781104322090
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''The Poets and Poetry of Chester County, Pennsylvania'' is a historical book written by George Johnston and published in 1890. The book is a collection of poems and biographical sketches of poets who lived in Chester County, Pennsylvania during the 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the literary scene in the county and describes the lives and works of various poets, including William Darlington, Bayard Taylor, and John Greenleaf Whittier. The book also includes a comprehensive index of the poets and their works, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of poetry in Pennsylvania. Overall, ''The Poets and Poetry of Chester County, Pennsylvania'' is a fascinating glimpse into the literary culture of a specific time and place in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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