“I cannot spare the luxury of believing that all things beautiful are what they seem.”
Quote by Fitz-Greene Halleck
Work
The Poetical Works of Fitz-Greene Halleck: Now First Collected. Illustrated with Steel Engravings, from Drawings by American Artists
This volume represents the first collected edition of the poetic works of Fitz-Greene Halleck, a prominent American poet of the early to mid-nineteenth century. The book gathers Halleck's poems into a single comprehensive collection, making his literary output more accessible to readers. The edition is distinguished by its illustrations, which consist of steel engravings created from drawings produced by American artists. This format reflects the book publishing practices of the period, when illustrated collected works were often produced as prestige editions to showcase both the literary and artistic achievements of American creators. The collected nature of the volume distinguishes it from earlier single-work or selected poems editions, offering readers a comprehensive view of Halleck's poetic contributions to American literature. more
Author
Fitz-Greene Halleck
Fitz-Greene Halleck was an American poet known for his contributions to the early 19th-century American literary scene. His works often reflected the social and political issues of his time, and he is remembered for his poetry and his role as a military figure during the Civil War. more
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