American Poems : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163801956 : 116380195X : 10 Sep 2010 : American Poems is a collection of poems by William Michael Rossetti, an English writer and scholar who was known for his interest in American literature. The book features a selection of poems written by American poets, including Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, and Edgar Allan Poe, as well as lesser-known writers such as Richard Henry Stoddard and Sidney Lanier.The poems in the collection cover a range of themes and styles, from the romantic and sentimental to the dark and gothic. Many of the poems explore the American landscape and the country's history, while others delve into the complexities of human emotion and experience.Rossetti's introduction to the book provides context for the poems, discussing the development of American poetry and the various movements and styles that have emerged over time. He also provides brief biographical sketches of each of the poets included in the collection, offering