Stedman, Edmund Clarence, ed. 1900. An American Anthology, 1787-1900

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The anthologist well may follow the worker in mosaic or stained-glass, to better his general effects. Humble bits, low in color, have values of juxtaposition, and often bring out to full advantage his more striking material.

—Introduction

Edmund Clarence
Stedman

An American Anthology, 1787–1900

Selections Illustrating the Editor’s Critical Review of American Poetry in the Nineteenth Century

Edited by Edmund Clarence Stedman

These 1740 selections by 573 authors comprise an unparalleled verse anthology in its concentration on representing a century of poetic culture rather than selecting the laureates only. Next to those of Dickinson, Poe, and Longfellow, the verse populi of Mother Goose, Negro Spirituals and even “A Visit from St. Nicholas” are given their place.

CONTENTS

Bibliographic Record Introduction

TO CYRUS OSBORNE BAKER

BOSTON: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, 1900
NEW YORK: BARTLEBY.COM, 2001

Chronological Index

I. Early Years of the Nation

II. First Lyrical Period: 1816–1860

Division I

Division II

Division III

III. Second Lyrical Period: 1861–1889

Division I

Division II

Division III

IV. Close of the Century: 1890–1900
Index to Authors

Abbey to Coolbrith

Cooper to Hickox

Higginson to Moore

Morgridge to Sigourney

Sill to Young
Index to Titles

A Ballade of Islands to Decoration

Deep Waters to Little Wild Baby

Lohengrin to Sleighing Song

Small and Early to The Pilgrim Fathers

The Pines to Yuma
Index to First Lines

A baby lying to Fit theme for song

Flower of the moon to I try to knead

It seemed to be to Runs the wind

Sadly as some to The wreath

They are all gone to You will come

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