Author:Rufus Wilmot Griswold

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Rufus Wilmot Griswold
(1815–1857)

American anthologist, editor and critic; had a substantial feud with Edgar Allan Poe that continued after Poe's death

This engraving of Rufus Wilmot Griswold was published in 1855, and is based on a portrait painted by Miner Kilbourne Kellogg.

Works

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Poetry collections

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  • The Cypress Wreath: A Book of Consolation (1844)
  • Illustrated Book of Christian Ballads (1844) (transcription project)

Individual poems

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Nonfiction

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Collections as editor

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  • Biographical Annual (1841)
  • The Poets and Poetry of America (1842, first of several editions)
  • Gems from American Female Poets (1842)
  • Readings in American Poetry for the Use of Schools (1843)
  • Curiosities of American Literature (1844)
  • The Poets and Poetry of England in the Nineteenth Century (1844)
  • The Prose Works of John Milton (1845)
  • The Poets and Poetry of England (1845)
  • Poetry of the Sentiments (1846)
  • Scenes in the Life of the Savior (1846)
  • Prose Writers of America (1847)
  • Female Poets of America (1848)
  • The Sacred Poets of England and America (1848)
  • Gift Leaves of American Poetry (1849)
  • Poetry of the Flowers (1850)
  • The Gift of Affection (1853)
  • Gift of Flowers, or Love's Wreath (1853)
  • Gift of Love (1853)
  • Gift of Sentiment (1854)

Works about Griswold

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Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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