The Dramatic Works of Bayard Taylor - Taylor, Bayard
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1880. With notes by Marie Hansen-Taylor. American journalist and author, his romantic verse in Ximena and Other Poems secured him a long-standing assignment as correspondent for the New York Tribune. His trips to California, Mexico, Europe, Africa, and East Asia provided him with material for lectures, novels, and travel books. The best of his poetry is found in Poems of the Orient and in his verse drama Prince Deukalion (included in this volume). His most ambitious work was his metrical translation into English of Goethe's Faust, which earned him appointment as U.S. minister to Germany.…mehr

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1880. With notes by Marie Hansen-Taylor. American journalist and author, his romantic verse in Ximena and Other Poems secured him a long-standing assignment as correspondent for the New York Tribune. His trips to California, Mexico, Europe, Africa, and East Asia provided him with material for lectures, novels, and travel books. The best of his poetry is found in Poems of the Orient and in his verse drama Prince Deukalion (included in this volume). His most ambitious work was his metrical translation into English of Goethe's Faust, which earned him appointment as U.S. minister to Germany. Contents: The Prophet; The Masque of the Gods; Prince Deukalion; and Notes. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
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Bayard Taylor (1825-1878) was an American poet, literary critic, translator, and travel author. Born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Taylor began his literary career early and became known for his vivid travel writings and translations, particularly of German literature. His first book, ""Views Afoot, or Europe Seen with Knapsack and Staff"" (1846), was based on his travels through Europe and brought him early fame. Worked as a travel correspondent for several newspapers, including the New York Tribune. Published numerous travel books documenting his journeys to places like Egypt, China, Japan, and India. Notable Works, Travel Writing: ""A Journey to Central Africa"" (1854), ""The Lands of the Saracen"" (1855). Poetry: ""Poems of the Orient"" (1854), ""The Poet's Journal"" (1862). Translation: Known for his translation of Goethe's ""Faust"" into English, which is still highly regarded today. Served as the U.S. Minister to Germany from 1878 until his death. Passed away on December 19, 1878, in Berlin, Germany. Remembered for his contributions to travel literature and his role in bringing German literature to American audiences.