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  • Of Thee I Sing: Poems That Celebrate Our American Spirit by Ryan G. Van Cleave book cover
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Of Thee I Sing: Poems That Celebrate Our American Spirit

by Ryan G. Van Cleave

Poetry and the American story

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Poetry and the American story

More than 35 poems bring together varied voices and images associated with the United States, including Paul Revere’s midnight ride, Walt Whitman’s open roads, Emily Dickinson’s observations, and Langston Hughes’s rivers. The collection frames poetry as a way to encounter themes of freedom, courage, and national identity, pairing familiar historical and literary touchstones with a broader portrait of the country. Its anthology format offers a range of poems rather than a single continuous narrative, making the book a compact meeting point for poetry and American history.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 exploring poetry and American history
  • Classrooms and libraries seeking a poetry anthology with U.S. themes
  • Readers interested in poems by writers including Whitman, Dickinson, and Hughes

Themes

American identityFreedom and couragePoetry and historyLiterary voices

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Book overview

A Poetry Anthology of Freedom, Courage, and the Nation's Heart.


Celebrate the voices that shaped America with this beautifully curated collection of over 35 iconic poems. From the midnight ride of Paul Revere to the open roads of Walt Whitman, from Emily Dickinson's quiet truths to Langston Hughes's soulful rivers, Of Thee I Sing gathers the words that have inspired generations.

Perfect for classrooms, libraries, history buffs, and anyone who loves the power of poetry to tell a nation's story, Of Thee I Sing is a keepsake anthology that honors America's past while speaking to its future.
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