Songs of ourselves: the uses of poetry in America
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Cambridge, Mass. : Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2007.
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Book
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ix, 470 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Adult
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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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Old Saybrook/Acton Adult Non-Fiction
811.009 RUBIN
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English
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9780674024366, 0674024362

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Description
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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Adult,Follett Library Resources
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APA Citation (style guide)

Rubin, J. S. (2007). Songs of ourselves: the uses of poetry in America. Cambridge, Mass., Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Rubin, Joan Shelley, 1947-. 2007. Songs of Ourselves: The Uses of Poetry in America. Cambridge, Mass., Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.

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Rubin, Joan Shelley, 1947-, Songs of Ourselves: The Uses of Poetry in America. Cambridge, Mass., Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2007.

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Rubin, Joan Shelley. Songs of Ourselves: The Uses of Poetry in America. Cambridge, Mass., Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2007.

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