This account of Anne Bradstreet, the Puritan poetess, provides valuable insights into the life and work of this remarkable writer. In addition to examining Bradstreet's poetry and prose, the book also explores the broader cultural and historical context of her work, and considers her place in the canon of American literature. Written by Luther Caldwell, this book offers a nuanced and engaging portrait of one of America's first literary figures. 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.