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Poems of Sidney Lanier

This book compiles a selection of poems written by Sidney Lanier, showcasing his contributions to American poetry. more

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Sidney Lanier
Sidney Lanier

Sidney Lanier was an American musician, writer, and poet. He is known for his unique musical style and contributions to musical theory. Born on February 3, 1842, he passed away on September 7, 1881. more

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“From its fountains In the mountains, Its rills and its gills; Through moss and through brake, It runs and it creeps For awhile till it sleeps In its own little Lake. And thence at departing, Awakening and starting, It runs through the reeds And away it proceeds, Through meadow and glade, In sun and in shade, And through the wood-shelter, Among crags in its flurry, Helter-skelter, Hurry-scurry.”

“He wondered what kind of blueprint beavers had for creating such a structure-or did they simply start aimlessly weaving stuff together until they had a dam? Did they even think about creating a dam? Maybe dams were simply accidents that resulted from their fooling around, much like the Army Corps of Engineers' accomplishments.”