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4349209Poems by Presidents: The First-Ever Anthologyhttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/poems-by-presidents--the-first-ever-anthology-9780486853062/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4094721/image.jpg?v=638443249759500000103103MXNDover PublicationsInStock/Ebooks/4553655Poems by Presidents: The First-Ever Anthology103103https://www.gandhi.com.mx/poems-by-presidents--the-first-ever-anthology-9780486853062/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/4094721/image.jpg?v=638443249759500000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20239780486853062_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9780486853062_<p>"Well-written, thoroughly researched, and impeccably organized, <em>Poems by Presidents</em> explores an intriguing and unexpected side to many American presidents: they wrote poetry! In this excellent anthology of presidential poems, Michael Croland offers us a new way to celebrate some of our most celebrated leaders." Susan Katz, author of <em>The Presidents Stuck in the Bathtub</em>.</p><p>This first-ever anthology features poems by eleven presidents who, through good times and bad, turned to poetry to express themselves. This compelling collection brings presidents literary pursuits to light, unveiling their deepest thoughts and emotions. Highlights include George Washingtons teenage romantic yearnings, Thomas Jeffersons death-bed adieu, John Quincy Adamss sonnet memorializing his father, Abraham Lincolns mockery of the Confederacy, Woodrow Wilsons humorous limericks, Warren G. Hardings steamy love poems to his mistress, and Ronald Wilson Reagans existential reflections. Appendixes explore additional presidents who wrote poetry, misattributions, prose formatted as verse, and fondness for poetry. <em>Poems by Presidents</em> is a rewarding resource for poetry lovers and readers interested in presidential biographies and American history.</p><p>"From Madisons collegiate satires to Hardings racy romantic rhymes, this anthology has something to surprise and delight even the most dedicated history buff. It will teach you something about our presidents personal lives, their poetic talents, and even their political ambitions."<br />Craig Fehrman, author of <em>Author in Chief</em></p><p>"This distinctive collection is a pleasure to read and enjoy. It provides another dimension to our awareness of the personalities and talents of many of our presidents." Fred Kaplan, author of <em>His Masterly Pen: A Biography of Jefferson the Writer</em></p><p>"Michael Croland has assembled an interesting and unexpected anthology of presidential poetry. <em>Poems by Presidents</em> leaves the reader with a better understanding of the concealed humanity often buried within the seemingly stoic men who have held our nations highest office." Michael B. Costanzo, author of <em>Author in Chief</em></p><p>"This unique collection by US presidents, featuring poems ranging from spiritual to humorous to erotic, is surprising, fascinating, and humanizing."<br />Marilyn Singer, author of <em>Rutherford B., Who Was He?: Poems about Our Presidents</em></p><p>"A wonderful volume, full of keen insights into a wide array of American presidents. . . . The superb focus of this book brings fascinating details to light." Jonathan Gross, editor of <em>Thomas Jeffersons Scrapbooks</em></p>...9780486853062_Dover Publicationslibro_electonico_9780486853062_9780486853062InglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/ingrooves-epub-10fadd6f-5952-4609-a81b-0a69db2aac12.epub2023-12-13T00:00:00+00:00Dover Publications