John Brown's Body Author:Stephen Vincent Benet This book marks a high tide in American poetical literature. Recognized as a classic Upon publication over twenty five years ago,it may well be judged,in years to come, this country's best loved epic poem. — Two outstanding arists and designers -Warren Chappell and Fritz Kredel- have collaborated to make this deluxe edition the most beautiful yet... more » of this compelling masterpiece which, in the words of Dorothy Canfield Fisher, "combines qualities which I thought could not live in harmony together in the same work of art:- a heartfelt modern patriotism...deep,glowing humanity and sympathy; and an excellent skill in telling a story which holds the attention of the reader to the very end."« less