“Youth is the time of getting, middle age of improving, and old age of spending; a negligent youth is usually attended by an ignorant middle age, and both by an empty old age.”
Quote by Anne Bradstreet
Work
A woman's inner world: selected poetry and prose of Anne Bradstreet
This compilation showcases the works of Anne Bradstreet, a pioneering poet, and writer, offering a glimpse into her personal experiences and reflections on the feminine perspective. more
Author
Anne Bradstreet
Anne Bradstreet, born on March 20, 1612, and died on September 16, 1672, was one of the most prominent poets in America before the American Revolutionary War. She is hailed as a pioneer of American poetry and her works are known for their religious themes and feminine perspective. Bradstreet's poetry holds a significant place in the history of American literature. more
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