Selections From American Poetry, compiled by Margaret Sprague Carhart, offers a curated anthology of notable 19th-century American poets, with a strong focus on Edgar Allan Poe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, and John Greenleaf Whittier. This volume, originally published in 1917, presents a selection of their most significant works. Carhart's anthology is designed to introduce readers to the richness and diversity of American poetic expression during a formative period in the nation's literary history.

Providing valuable insight into the themes, styles, and cultural contexts of these iconic poets, "Selections From American Poetry" remains an essential resource for students and enthusiasts of American literature. Discover or rediscover the enduring power and beauty of these classic verses.

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