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Paperback. Recaptures the astonishing outpouring of poetry in response to the Civil War. Editor(s): Barrett, Faith; Miller, Cristianne. Num Pages: 432 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 27. Weight in Grams: 582.
Recaptures the astonishing outpouring of poetry in response to the Civil War ""Words for the Hour"" presents a readable and illuminating account of the Civil War, told through the words of poets North and South. From bathos to profound philosophical meditation and sorrow, the range of these poems illuminates the complexity of their era while also revealing the continuing power of this turning point in American history to speak to readers in the present day. The volume is divided into three parts, each offering a different perspective on the poetry generated by the war. Part I samples the extraordinary range ... Read more
Recaptures the astonishing outpouring of poetry in response to the Civil War ""Words for the Hour"" presents a readable and illuminating account of the Civil War, told through the words of poets North and South. From bathos to profound philosophical meditation and sorrow, the range of these poems illuminates the complexity of their era while also revealing the continuing power of this turning point in American history to speak to readers in the present day. The volume is divided into three parts, each offering a different perspective on the poetry generated by the war. Part I samples the extraordinary range ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press United States
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
Massachusetts, United States
ISBN
9781558495098
SKU
V9781558495098
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About
FAITH BARRETT is assistant professor of English at Lawrence University. CRISTANNE MILLER is W. M. Keck Distinguished Professor of English at Pomona College.
Reviews for Words for the Hour
An extremely interesting and well-conceived collection of Civil War poems.... I particularly like the way it combines popular poetry of the day with canonical poetry, so that - for the first time - students and readers may experience a broad spectrum of Civil War poetry without artificial distinctions between 'high' and 'low.' - Alice Fahs, author of The Imagined Civil ... Read more