“Is there a rarer being, Is there a fairer sphere Where the strong are not unseeing, And the harvests are not sere; Where, ere the seasons dwindle They yield their due return; Where the lamps of knowledge kindle While the flames of youth still burn?”
Quote by Edmund Clarence Stedman
Work
An American Anthology, 1787-1900: Selections Illustrating the Editor's Critical Review of American Poetry in the Nineteenth Century
An American Anthology, 1787-1900: Selections Illustrating the Editor's Critical Review of American Poetry in the Nineteenth Century is a comprehensive compilation of poetry from the late 18th to the early 20th century. The editor's critical review provides insight into the evolution of American poetry during this period, featuring a diverse range of poets and styles. The anthology offers readers a glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of the United States through the lens of its literary expression. more
Author
Edmund Clarence Stedman
Edmund Clarence Stedman was an American poet known for his lyrical and prose poems. His works often revolve around themes of natural landscapes and human emotions, deeply influenced by Romanticism and Transcendentalism. more
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