Bryant's Poems
1899
Hardcover
Altemus
6.5"x 4"
259 Pages
Hinges are both loose with some webbing exposed, half of fly leaf is torn off, what remains has previous owner's name written in pencil. There's some mark up to the text but infrequent and generally only a "-" at the end of lines (doesn't interrupt text or illustrations).
William Cullen Bryant developed an interest in poetry retailer early in life. Under his father's tutelage, he emulated Alexander Pope and other Neo-Classic British poets. "The Embargo", a savage attack on President Thomas Jefferson published in 1808, reflected Dr. Bryant's Federalist political views. The first edition quickly sold out—partly because of publicity attached to the poet's young age. A second, expanded edition included Bryant's translation of classical verse.
Product code: Bryant's Poems | 1899 retailer | Hardcover | Altemus