In this literary analysis, Samuel White Patterson examines the role of poetry in shaping the American Revolutionary spirit. Patterson analyzes the works of prominent poets of the period, such as Philip Freneau and Joel Barlow, to gain insight into the ideals and values that drove the American Revolution. This book sheds new light on the intersection of literature and history during the birth of the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.