Stephen Vincent Benet: The Spirit of Patriotism in His Poetry

Author

Pearl Peterie, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

English

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

After reading the background of Benet's life, the writer found it necessary to choose, study, and interpret facts that would apply to the subject of patriotism. This was not particularly difficult and far from tedious. A new approach seemed to be introduced by Benet in expressing his feeling as his country grew and developed or as his historical character or event took shape in each particular piece of his literature. It proved a most fascinating study in which to pin-point a man's point of view and to give credit to him not only for his poetry but to the expression of American loyalty. Thus the purpose of the thesis is to show Benet's spirit of patriotism as it is brought out in much of his poetry.

Keywords

Stephen Vincent Benet (1898-1943), English, Poetry, American literature, Patriotism, Biography

Advisor

Dr. Ralph V. Coder

Date of Award

Summer 1959

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/QDIK6373

Recommended Citation

Peterie, Pearl, "Stephen Vincent Benet: The Spirit of Patriotism in His Poetry" (1959). Master's Theses. 645.
DOI: 10.58809/QDIK6373
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/645

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