bradstreet, anne

Examines the life and character of Anne Bradstreet including discussions on how her poetry reflects her values and personality.

Presents a critical assessment of Anne Bradstreet as a major poet of the seventeenth century.

Chronicles the life of American poet Anne Bradstreet, discussing her childhood in England, arrival in the United States in 1630, interactions with Native Americans and other settlers, experiences as a frontierwoman, and other related topics.

Examines the lives and experiences of three representative American women poets in the context of their historical time and place, including Puritan Anne Bradstreet, Emily Dickinson in the nineteenth century, and contemporary poet Adrienne Rich.