Early American Poetry

'Early American Poetry' is a comprehensive and scholarly compilation of bibliographical records focusing on the foundational poetic output of North America. Curated by Oscar Wegelin, this work provides an exhaustive inventory of verse volumes and broadsides produced by writers born or residing north of the Mexican border during the formative years of the continent’s literary history. This volume serves as an essential reference for historians, bibliophiles, and students of literature, meticulously documenting the titles and origins of early American creative expression.The collection spans a wide array of poetic forms, from formal volumes of verse to ephemeral broadsides, capturing the evolving cultural and intellectual landscape of the period. By organizing these disparate works into a coherent bibliography, 'Early American Poetry' offers insight into the thematic preoccupations and aesthetic developments of early North American authors. It stands as a vital resource for understanding the roots of the American literary tradition and the preservation of its earliest recorded voices. Wegelin’s meticulous research ensures that even the most obscure publications are recognized, providing a clear window into the poetic legacy of the colonial and early national eras.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.