“Natural emotion is the soul of poetry, as melody is of music; the same faults are engendered by over-study of either art; there is a lack of sincerity, of irresistible impulse in both the poet and the, composer.”
Book:Poets of America
Quote by Edmund Clarence Stedman
Work
Poets of America
This book is a compilation of works from various American poets, showcasing a range of styles and themes in American poetry. 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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