The North American Review is a literary magazine founded in 1815, making it one of the oldest continuously published periodicals in the United States. It features a mix of essays, poetry, and book reviews, often focusing on American culture, politics, and literature. Over the years, the magazine has published works by notable authors such as Walt Whitman, Mark Twain, and Emily Dickinson. It has played a significant role in shaping American literary discourse and continues to be a platform for contemporary writers and thinkers.