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The Southern war poetry of the Civil War

By Esther Parker Ellinger
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A doctoral study surveys and analyzes verse composed in the Confederate states during the American Civil War, arguing that such poetry functioned as the emotional literature of its people and exerted significant cultural influence. It traces the historical development and varieties of wartime verse, assesses quality and circulation, and examines reasons for its later marginalization and limited postwar circulation. The work gathers and catalogs poems from newspapers, broadsides, and collections, supplies bibliographies and anthology listings, offers critical commentary on recurring themes and modes, and includes an index to facilitate further research.

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Esther Parker Ellinger

Esther Parker Ellinger was an American author and scholar known for her contributions to the study of Civil War literature. Her notable work, "The Southern War Poetry of the Civil War," explores the poetic expressions and sentiments of the Southern states during this tumultuous period in American history. Through her analysis, Ellinger sheds light on the cultural and emotional landscape of the time, providing valuable insights into the experiences of those who lived through the conflict. Her work remains a significant resource for understanding the literary heritage of the Civil War era.

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