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""An Anthology of American Poetry: Lyric America 1630-1930"" is an extensive and authoritative collection of American verse, curated by the poet and critic Alfred Kreymborg. Spanning three centuries of literary evolution, this anthology captures the development of the unique American voice from the colonial era through the vibrant innovations of the early twentieth century. It serves as a comprehensive survey of lyric poetry, showcasing the diverse themes, styles, and sentiments that defined the American experience across three hundred years. The collection includes a vast array of voices, from early pioneers and transcendentalists to the masters of the Modernist movement. Readers will find established canonical figures alongside lesser-known poets, providing a holistic view of the nation's rhythmic and emotive heritage. By gathering these works into a single volume, the anthology traces the transformation of the American landscape, identity, and spirit through its most evocative medium. This work remains an essential resource for students of literature and lovers of verse, offering a panoramic perspective on the lyrical foundations of the United States. 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.

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