The Life And Letters Of Fitz Greene Halleck

By James Grant Wilson

Book Overview

The Life and Letters of Fitz Greene Halleck is a biographical book written by James Grant Wilson. It tells the story of Fitz Greene Halleck, an American poet who lived during the 19th century. The book covers Halleck's life from his birth in 1790 to his death in 1867, and includes his personal and professional experiences. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period of Halleck's life. It begins with his childhood in Guilford, Connecticut, and goes on to describe his early education and his move to New York City. The book then covers Halleck's career as a poet, including his collaborations with Joseph Rodman Drake and his friendship with Washington Irving. Throughout the book, Wilson provides a detailed look at Halleck's personal life, including his relationships with family members and friends. He also explores Halleck's political views, particularly his support for the Whig Party. In addition to the biographical content, the book also includes several of Halleck's letters, which provide insight into his personality and writing process. Overall, The Life and Letters of Fitz Greene Halleck is a comprehensive look at the life of an important American poet, and provides valuable historical context for understanding the literary and political landscape of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417967927
• ISBN13: 9781417967926
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 612 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"