Poems |
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| Author:
| Rajczak Nelson, Kristen |
| Series title: | A Look at Primary Sources Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5382-8759-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2023 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $28.27 |
Book Description:
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Poetry can be a true snapshot of a time period. From the flowery language of the 19th century Romantics to the sometimes-spare writings of modern poets, the text of a poem can tell readers a lot about history--as well as the life of the poet! In this interesting volume, readers are introduced to poems as primary sources that can teach about history and the lives of those who wrote them. Both historical and modern examples are included with accompanying historical context and accessible...
More DescriptionPoetry can be a true snapshot of a time period. From the flowery language of the 19th century Romantics to the sometimes-spare writings of modern poets, the text of a poem can tell readers a lot about history--as well as the life of the poet! In this interesting volume, readers are introduced to poems as primary sources that can teach about history and the lives of those who wrote them. Both historical and modern examples are included with accompanying historical context and accessible language interpretation. A concluding activity engages readers with a poem--or song lyric--of their choice!