The Spirit of the American Revolution

In this literary analysis, Samuel White Patterson examines the role of poetry in shaping the American Revolutionary spirit. Patterson analyzes the works of prominent poets of the period, such as Philip Freneau and Joel Barlow, to gain insight into the ideals and values that drove the American Revolution. This book sheds new light on the intersection of literature and history during the birth of the United States.

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