The contributing texts of American Poetry to the canon

                                                                                                            

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-18)

American Novel

ASSIGNMENT 

Course Code: MEG-18

2. Discuss the contributing texts of American Poetry to the canon.

American poetry has a rich history that spans several centuries and has been influenced by various cultural, social, and historical factors. The contributions of American poetry to the literary canon have been significant, and some of the key texts that have made these contributions are discussed below. "Song of Myself" by Walt Whitman: Whitman's epic poem "Song of Myself" is widely regarded as a masterpiece of American poetry. 

The poem, which was first published in 1855, celebrates the beauty of nature, the diversity of the American people, and the individual self. It broke free from traditional poetic forms and conventions, employing free verse and an unconventional structure. Whitman's style of writing and use of language influenced generations of American poets who followed him

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