Three American Poets
Three American Poets by Herman Melville is a collection published by Penguin in 2003, featuring 268 pages in English. This anthology presents a selection of poems from three significant American poets who navigated the complexities of life during the Civil War era. The work highlights the contrasting responses of these writers to the societal upheaval of their time, showcasing Melville’s range from public commentary on the war to more introspective pieces, alongside the well-known and lesser-known works of Robinson and Tuckerman.
Readers will find a diverse exploration of themes related to biography, literary criticism, and poetry within this collection. The anthology includes both celebrated and overlooked poems, reflecting the poets’ personal experiences and their connections to broader historical events. This edition offers insight into the literary figures who shaped American poetry during a pivotal moment in history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literary collections and the impact of the Civil War on art and expression.
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A unique collection of poems from three writers living under the shadow of the Civil War
Three great American poets, all of whom preferred the solitary life, and yet each responded, in very different ways, to the greatest social event of their times: the challenge of living in a country recovering from civil war. The selection from Melville aims to show the range of his shorter verse, from the public poet intensely concerned with the Civil War and its meaning for humanity, to the private poet, as he withdrew from the eyes of the world. Robinson’s quintessential and much anthologised famous poems can be read set alongside the less widely-read pieces also included here. Tuckerman is a neglected poet, whose poems reflect his friendship with Tennyson and his grief for the loss of his wife.”
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