Songs of ourselves: the uses of poetry in America
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Cambridge, Mass. ; London : Belknap, 2007.
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Book
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ix, 470 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
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Explores how poetry was used by Americans from 1880 to 1950, describing poetry's role in family gatherings, school assemblies, church services, camp outings, and civic affairs, and examines the cultural circumstances that influenced the production and reception of poets and poetry.

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9780674024366, 0674024362

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Rubin, J. S. (2007). Songs of ourselves: the uses of poetry in America. Belknap.

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Rubin, Joan Shelley, 1947-. 2007. Songs of Ourselves: The Uses of Poetry in America. Belknap.

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Rubin, Joan Shelley, 1947-, Songs of Ourselves: The Uses of Poetry in America. Belknap, 2007.

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Rubin, Joan Shelley. Songs of Ourselves: The Uses of Poetry in America. Belknap, 2007.

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