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Lifetime: 1842 - 1881 Passed: ≈ 143 years ago

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Sidney Lanier

Books by Sidney Lanier

My Springs

Poetry Romance

Marriage Sonnet Love Beauty Tribute Nature Romance Devotion Emotion Wife Appreciation Eyes

Sidney Lanier's "My Springs" is a moving and heartfelt sonnet that celebrates the beauty and love found in the eyes of his wife. Through vivid imagery and symbolism, Lanier expresses his deep admiration and appreciation for her captivating and life-g...

Song of the Chattahoochee

Poetry Music

Nature Music Landscape Poetry Verse Dialect Classical Music Confederate Army Southern Literature Meter Flute

A collection of poems by American poet Sidney Lanier, known for his use of musical meter and evocative descriptions of the natural world, particularly the Chattahoochee River. The poems explore themes of beauty, nature, and the relationship between a...

Ship of Earth

Poetry Non-Fiction Biography

Nature Culture Struggle Art Identity Hope Music Poetry Verse American Optimism Southern

This book is a collection of poems written by Sidney Lanier, a prominent American poet from the 19th century. It provides a glimpse into his creative spirit and his struggles to balance his artistic aspirations with the challenges of his time. The po...