The Poems of Philip Freneau, Poet of the American Revolution. Volume 3 (of 3)

"The Poems of Philip Freneau, Poet of the American Revolution. Volume 3 (of 3)" edited by Fred Lewis Pattee, is a book of poetry honoring Philip Freneau's significant impact as a poet during the American Revolution, focusing on themes like love for the country, the natural world, and views on society. The poems themselves touch on everything from the poet's personal life, to larger points of view, that concern politics, and societal issues when Freneau served as an editor for several publications, putting him in a central position in America's early writing scene. The first poem "Neversink," shows the poet's love of nature plus ideas about reflection and longing for what has passed which establishes a sense of who he is, and where he belongs, as he shares his own vision of American society, the world around him, and key moments in history, displaying a unique flair, and clever wordplay.