37 American Poems


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American Poems is a curated anthology that showcases the rich tapestry of American poetry from the mid-17th to the early 20th centuries. This collection features 37 distinctively American voices, capturing the evolving landscape of the nation through verse.

From the pioneering words of Anne Bradstreet, the first published American poet, to the sharp wit of Dorothy Parker, this anthology offers a diverse range of themes and styles. Each poem reflects the unique cultural and historical context of its time, providing listeners with a glimpse into the American experience.

Whether you are a seasoned poetry lover or new to the genre, American Poems invites you to explore the thoughts and emotions of poets who have shaped the literary landscape of the United States. This collection not only celebrates individual voices but also highlights the collective spirit of a nation in verse.

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Contemplations 2:50 Read by Bellona Times
To a LADY on her remarkable Preservation in an Hurricane in North-Carolina 2:25 Read by Bellona Times
The Star-Spangled Banner 2:31 Read by Bellona Times
Home, Sweet Home 1:55 Read by Bellona Times
The Wild Honeysuckle 1:42 Read by Bellona Times
Thanatopsis 5:12 Read by Bellona Times
The Village Blacksmith 2:28 Read by Bellona Times
Seed-Time and Harvest 1:56 Read by Bellona Times
The Snow-Storm 2:01 Read by Bellona Times
In Vain 1:50 Read by Bellona Times
Woodman, Spare that Tree! 1:37 Read by Bellona Times
Spring 1:31 Read by Bellona Times
Lenore 2:50 Read by Bellona Times
The Mocking-Bird 1:16 Read by Bellona Times
The Path that Leads to Home 2:04 Read by Bellona Times
March into Virginia, Ending in the first Manassas (July, 1861) 2:18 Read by Bellona Times
Whoever You Are Holding Me Now in Hand 3:32 Read by Bellona Times
May 1:13 Read by Bellona Times
Sweeney Among the Nightingales 2:10 Read by Bellona Times
A Late Walk 1:05 Read by Bellona Times
Sheltered Garden 2:28 Read by Bellona Times
Pauline Barrett 1:41 Read by Bellona Times
Springfield Magical 1:21 Read by Bellona Times
Five Sonnets 4:32 Read by Bellona Times
Manhattan 1:37 Read by Bellona Times
Ships that Pass in the Night 1:25 Read by Bellona Times
O Black and Unknown Bards 3:20 Read by Bellona Times
The Heart of a Woman 0:55 Read by Bellona Times
Translation 1:06 Read by Bellona Times
Queen Anne's Lace 1:16 Read by Bellona Times
Wild Peaches 3:53 Read by Bellona Times
Spring Night 1:28 Read by Bellona Times
Mourn Not the Dead 0:59 Read by Bellona Times
Poem XII, from Hugh Selwyn Mauberley 1:45 Read by Bellona Times
Reformers: A Hymn of Hate 4:47 Read by Bellona Times
Lilacs 5:18 Read by Bellona Times
Tetelestai 8:11 Read by Bellona Times