EXPERIENCING THE POETIC TRADITION
A Review of American Poetry: The Nineteenth Century
by Grace Smith, Ph.D.
Featuring an extensive collection of more than one thousand poems by 140+ poets, American Poetry: The Nineteenth Century, masterfully transports the verse of the era into the classroom or home.
Revealing the full grandeur, charm, and variety of verse in the United States, the anthology offers a library of selections from well-known poets including Poe, Longfellow, Whitman, Bierce, and Dickinson, as well as poetry from individuals who have yet to achieve full recognition for their artistry. Works of Native Americans and African-Americans are included along with humorous and classical poems.
Containing six hours of audio recordings, the collection features performances by Harold Bloom, Garrison Keillor, John Hollander, and other professionals. Performances of folk music, spirituals, parlor songs, and ballads, combined with poetry readings, enhance much of the written text. Indexes of first lines, titles, and audio material along with a search tool, allow easy exploration. Notes taking, page marking, and highlighting tools empower the user to control and report information.
Extensive biographical profiles and photographs of nearly sixty poets add an interesting touch to the collection. Understanding the relationships between contemporaries and reading about poets' struggles, joys, and other life events brings a greater perspective to the poetry they created.
Although not for everyone, American Poetry: The Nineteenth Century is a thoughtful, beautifully constructed program that provides a rich immersion into the stunning legacy of another age.
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American Poetry: The Nineteenth Century |
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Voyager
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System Requirements:
Windows Operating System
486SX-33 or higher processor
Windows 3.1 or higher
MS DOS 5.0 or higher
8 MB RAM
640x480, 256-color display
MPC2-compatible CD-ROM drive and sound card with speakers or headphones
1 MB Hard Drive space
QuickTime for Windows (version 2.01.41 or greater)
Mouse
Mac Operating System
any color capable Macintosh
8 MB RAM
13-inch or larger color monitor
double-speed CD-ROM drive
System 7
Breakdown:
Entertainment Value 5
Educational Value 5
Concept 5
Depth 5
Interface 5
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