Songs of Ourselves

Songs of Ourselves

by Joan Shelley Rubin (Author)

Synopsis

In the years between 1880 and 1950, Americans recited poetry at family gatherings, school assemblies, church services, camp outings, and civic affairs. This book presents a portrait of the uses of verse in America. It shows how the sites and practices of reciting poetry influenced readers' lives and helped them to find meaning in a poet's words.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 488
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published:

ISBN 10: 0674035127
ISBN 13: 9780674035126