The New-York Book of Poetry
A Diverse Collection of Poetic ImaginationBy Various
Length5h 16m
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The New-York Book of Poetry is a seminal anthology that captures the vibrant and diverse tapestry of voices that define New York's poetic landscape. Including works from both established and emerging poets, this collection showcases an array of styles and themes, from the urban hustle and bustle of city life to introspective musings on identity and belonging. Reflecting the city's multicultural essence, the anthology juxtaposes traditional forms with contemporary free verse, making it a vital contribution to the literary canon of the early 21st century. The contributors to this collection come from varied backgrounds, many having been influenced by the dynamic environment of New York City, a melting pot of cultures, ideas, and artistic expressions. Their experiences navigating the complexities of urban life permeate their work, creating a rich dialogue on the intersections of art, identity, and social commentary. This anthology serves not only as a literary achievement but also as a historical document that captures the spirit of New York'Äôs poetic evolution. Readers seeking to engage with the pulse of contemporary poetry will find The New-York Book of Poetry an indispensable resource. This anthology is a bridge to understanding the multifaceted voices that echo through the streets of New York, making it a must-read for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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GenrePoetry
Length5 hrs 16 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 18, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1POEMS.
81STANZAS.
2THOUGHTS OF A STUDENT.
82LINES.
3THE SETTLER.
83FADED HOURS.
4THE WORST.
84THE WIFE'S SONG.
5MOONLIGHT ON THE HUDSON.
85LAMENT.
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6ANACREONTIC.
86LINES
7ADDRESS TO BLACK HAWK.
87THE SEPULCHRE OF DAVID.
8LINES ON A SKULL DUG UP BY THE PLOUGH.
88WOMAN.
9SONG.
89RHYME AND REASON.
10MORNING MUSINGS AMONG THE HILLS.
90AH NO! AH NO!
11SONG.
91A HEALTH.
12THE DEAD OF 1832.
92A HYMN.
13TO A LADY
93REMINISCENCES.
14ADDRESS TO A MUSQUITO.
94ELEGIAC LINES.
15INCONSTANCY.
95A SONG OF MAY.
16THE CALLICOON IN AUTUMN.
96ON READING VIRGIL.
17THE WESTERN HUNTER TO HIS MISTRESS.
97THE LAST PRAYER OF MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS.
18A POET'S EPISTLE.
98THE RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PEOPLE.
19WEEHAWKEN.
99THE HUSBAND TO HIS WIFE, ON HER BIRTH-DAY.
20LINES WRITTEN ON A BANK NOTE.
100VERSES
21THE DELAWARE WATER-GAP.
101LIFE'S GUIDING STAR.
22SONG OF THE HERMIT TROUT.
102DESPONDENCY.
23TO MAY.
103TO A GOLDFINCH.
24TO THE WHIP-POOR-WILL
104THE MIDNIGHT BALL.
25CHANSONETTE.
105THE DESERTED BRIDE.
26THE CLOUDS.
106THOUGHTS AT THE GRAVE OF A DEPARTED FRIEND.
27THE ISLE OF REST.
107SONG.
28INDIAN SUMMER—1828.
108ANACREONTIC.
29GREECE—1832.
109MELODY.
30IMPROMPTU TO A LADY BLUSHING.
110MY NATIVE LAND.
31A ROMAN CHARIOT RACE.
111HE CAME TOO LATE!
32LINES FOR MUSIC.
112VERSES,
33WHITE LAKE. [L]
113EPITAPH UPON A DOG.
34SONG OF SPRING-TIME.
114LINES FOR MUSIC.
35THE SHIPWRECK OF CAMOENS.
115STANZAS.
36LOVE AND FAITH; A BALLAD.
116JOSHUA COMMANDING THE SUN AND MOON TO STAND STILL.
37THE LAST SONG.
117SONG.
38TO MY WIFE.
118WEST POINT.
39LAMENT.
119THANKSGIVING
40"AFFECTION WINS AFFECTION."
120BALLAD.
41FEATS OF DEATH.
121FORGETFULNESS.
42THE BRIDE'S FAREWELL.
122ON SHIP-BOARD.
43REFLECTIONS.
123TO THEMIRA.
44LINES.
124EVENING.
45THE GUARDIAN ANGEL.
125THOUGHTS ON PARTING.
46WHAT IS SOLITUDE?
126THE FALLS OF NIAGARA.
47THE BRAVE.
127CANZONET.
48MORNING.
128THE PENNSYLVANIAN IMMIGRANT.
49LAKE GEORGE.
129LAKE GEORGE.—1829.
50LINES WRITTEN IN AN ALBUM.
130CROSSING THE ALLEGHANIES.
51THE FADED ONE.
131THE CLOUDS.
52PROEM TO YAMOYDEN.
132THE TORNADO.
53THE INDIAN.
133TO A LADY.
54MIDNIGHT THOUGHTS.
134SPRING IS COMING.
55LINES WRITTEN ON THE COVER OF A PRAYER BOOK.
135FROM A FATHER TO HIS CHILDREN,
56ODE TO JAMESTOWN.
136THE MITCHELLA.
57LOOK ALOFT.
137A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS.
58FRAGMENT.
138ON SEEING A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LADY
59BYRON.
139THE GIFTS OF PROVIDENCE.
60JOY AND SORROW.
140FROM A HUSBAND TO HIS WIFE.
61TO THE EVENING STAR.
141PROPHETIC.
62THE FALLS OF THE PASSAIC.
142LINES
63DRINK AND AWAY.
143THE MAGIC DRAUGHT.
64THE HUDSON.
144IMPROMPTU.
65TRENTON FALLS, NEAR UTICA.
145APPEAL
66THE DUMB MINSTREL.
146LINES
67THE GREEN ISLE OF LOVERS.
147THE SON OF SORROW.
68THAT SILENT MOON.
148PORTRAITURE.
69TO A CIGAR.
149THE FAREWELL.
70HOPE.
150SONNET TO MYRA.
71THE LAKE OF CAYOSTÊA.
151TO CORDELIA.
72THE AMERICAN FLAG.
152SONG.—WHEN OTHER FRIENDS ARE ROUND THEE
73MORNING HYMN.
153DEATH OF THE FIRST-BORN.
74BRONX.
154ELEGY ON THE EXILE AND DEATH OF OVID.
75THE STORM-KING.
155NAPOLEON.
76SONG—ROSALIE CLARE.
156THE BUTTERFLY.
77TO A PACKET SHIP.
157FRAGMENT.
78MOONLIGHT.
158LOVE'S REMEMBRANCER.
79SONG.
159TO THE DYING YEAR.
80LÜTZOW'S WILD CHASE.
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