Poets of the Civil War

American Poets Project #15

J. D. McClatchy

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The Library of America
07 April 2005

Poetry; Poetry by individual poets; Literary studies: poetry & poets

Series: American Poets Project

Writers on both sides of the American Civil War ""brought to the crisis"" (in editor J. D. McClatchys' words) ""poetry's unique ability to stir the emotions, to freeze the moment, to sweep the scene with a panoramic lens and suddenly swoop in for a close-up of suffering or courage."" This vibrant collection brings together the most memorable and enduring work inspired by the conflict- the masterpieces of Whitman and Melville, Sidney Lanier on the death of Stonewall Jackson, the anti-slavery poems of Longfellow and Whittier, the front-line narratives of Henry Howard Brownell and John W. De Forest, the anthems of Julia Ward Howe and James Ryder Randall. Grief, indignation, pride, courage, patriotic fervor, ultimately reconciliation and healing- the poetry of the Civil War evokes unforgettably the emotions that roiled America in its darkest hour.

About the American Poets Project Elegantly designed in compact editions, printed on acid-free paper, and textually authoritative, the American Poets Project makes available the full range of the American poetic accomplishment, selected and introduced by today's most discerning poets and critics.

By: J. D. McClatchy
Imprint: The Library of America
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 15
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 268g
ISBN: 9781931082761
ISBN 10: 1931082766
Series: American Poets Project
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 07 April 2005
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

J. D. McClatchy(1945-2018) was the author of many books of poetry and essays, includingPlundered Hearts- New and Selected Poems(2014), and the editor of nine Library of America publications. He wrote the libretto for Ned Rorem's operatic version ofOur Town, taught at Yale University, and served as editor ofThe Yale Review.