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An American Anthology, 1787–1900
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.

Bibliographic Record Introduction

Contents

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