American Writers: A Collection of Literary Biographies. Vachel Lindsay to Elinor Wylie. supplement I.. part 2Contains biographical and critical essays on the work of important American writers. Presents scholar-signed essays prepared by experts in the field. |
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... wrote verse . By 1832 , Bryant was firmly established on the Evening Post . Editor in chief since 1829 , he bought an increasing share in the business over the years , and soon found himself in comfortable circumstances . Bryant was not ...
... wrote verse . By 1832 , Bryant was firmly established on the Evening Post . Editor in chief since 1829 , he bought an increasing share in the business over the years , and soon found himself in comfortable circumstances . Bryant was not ...
Page 355
... wrote to his wife . " She openeth her sweet mouth , and turneth her head o ' one side like a mockingbird in the moonlight , and straight - away come forth the purest silver tones that ever mortal voice made . " Lanier responded well to ...
... wrote to his wife . " She openeth her sweet mouth , and turneth her head o ' one side like a mockingbird in the moonlight , and straight - away come forth the purest silver tones that ever mortal voice made . " Lanier responded well to ...
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... wrote prac- tically nothing , 1877 was the poet's most prolific year ; he produced a total of eleven poems . Lanier's constant need to supplement the small and irregular income he received from his writing compelled him to seek other ...
... wrote prac- tically nothing , 1877 was the poet's most prolific year ; he produced a total of eleven poems . Lanier's constant need to supplement the small and irregular income he received from his writing compelled him to seek other ...
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