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100 1 _aPainter, F. V. N.
_q(Franklin Verzelius Newton),
_d1852-1931
245 1 0 _aPoets of the South :
_bA Series of Biographical and Critical Studies with Typical Poems, Annotated
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-01
505 0 _aMinor poets of the South -- Edgar Allan Poe -- Paul Hamilton Hayne -- Henry Timrod -- Sidney Lanier -- Abram J. Ryan -- Illustrative selections.
508 _aTiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Poets of the South" by F. V. N. Painter is a collection of biographical and critical studies written in the late 19th century. This work seeks to illuminate the achievements and contributions of Southern poets, highlighting their often-overlooked talent in the broader context of American literature. The book primarily focuses on notable figures such as Edgar Allan Poe, Paul Hamilton Hayne, Henry Timrod, Sidney Lanier, and Abram J. Ryan, providing insights into their lives, poetic styles, and the unique cultural circumstances of the South that shaped their work. The opening of "Poets of the South" presents an introduction that underscores the importance of Southern poetry, which is frequently undervalued in American literary discourse. Painter opens with a preface that discusses the historical context of Southern poetry, tracing its evolution from early colonial times through the Civil War. He emphasizes both the struggles and triumphs of Southern poets, noting the rich literary heritage that includes influential literary centers like Richmond and Charleston. The text provides an overview of early poetic figures such as George Sandys, touches on the prosperity and decline of literature in the South, and introduces the leading poets who will be examined in subsequent chapters, initiating an exploration of the distinctive voices and themes found in Southern poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouthern States -- Intellectual life
653 _aSouthern States -- In literature
653 _aAmerican poetry -- Southern States
653 _aSouthern States -- Poetry
653 _aAmerican poetry -- Southern States -- History and criticism
653 _aAmerican poetry -- 19th century -- History and criticism
653 _aPoets, American -- Homes and haunts -- Southern States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7274
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