“I have need of the sky, I have business with the grass; I will up and get me away where the hawk is wheeling Lone and high, And the slow clouds go by. I will get me away to the waters that glass The clouds as they pass. I will get me away to the woods.”
This book compiles a variety of musical and poetic works that have been associated with Dartmouth College, showcasing the spirit and culture of the institution through its literary contributions. more
Richard Hovey was an American poet born on May 4, 1864, and died on February 24, 1900. Known for his lyrical poetry and themes of nature, Hovey's work is characterized by its fresh and natural style, which has won the admiration of readers. more
“Time flames like a paraffin stove / and what burns are the minutes I live.”
“I know, it's true. I've played these tortured teenagers. I can't wait to shed that image.”
“I have stopped being a misanthrope.”
“By walking, I found out where I was going.”
“My neighbor doesn't want to be loved as much as he wants to be envied.”
“God is indeed dead. He died of self-horror when He saw the creature He had made in His own image.”