Poetry Wars

Verse and Politics in the American Revolution and Early Republic

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• Colin Wells

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• 352 pages
• 13 heures de lecture

• Histoire

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During the American Revolution, poetry served as a powerful tool in the cultural and political landscape, rivaling the influence of firearms. This book explores how poets engaged in a literary battle against politicians and journalists, utilizing their craft to comment on and influence political events. By analyzing hundreds of poems, it highlights the significant public role of poetry in shaping discourse and illustrates the dynamic interplay between political conflict and poetic expression in the early republic.

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• Année de publication: 2017
• Reliure: (rigide)