The Poet's Journal

The Poet's Journal is a book written by Bayard Taylor, an American poet, literary critic, translator, and travel author. The book is a collection of poems and journal entries that Taylor wrote during his travels in Europe and the Middle East in the mid-19th century. The poems in The Poet's Journal are written in a variety of forms, including sonnets, ballads, and free verse. They explore themes such as love, nature, and the human condition, and are infused with Taylor's observations of the landscapes and cultures he encountered on his travels. The journal entries in the book provide a glimpse into Taylor's experiences as a traveler and writer. He writes about his encounters with famous literary figures such as Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo, as well as his interactions with locals in the countries he visited. Taylor also reflects on his own writing process and the challenges he faced as a poet. Overall, The Poet's Journal is a rich and engaging collection of poetry and prose that offers readers a window into the mind of one of America's most celebrated literary figures.1863. A collection of verse by the poet and travel writer Bayard Taylor who produced popular chronicles of his journeys at home and abroad, as well as novels and collections of poetry. His poetry is striking for qualities that appeal to the ear and eye, finished, sonorous in diction and rhythm, at times too rhetorical, but rich in sound, color, and metrical effects. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.