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Philip Freneau
Philip Freneau was a poet, editor, and mariner. A graduate of Princeton, he was the roommate of James Madison and a classmate of Hugh Henry Brackenridge and Aaron Burr. When the colonies rebelled against England, he supported his newly born nation as a privateer, spending some time in a British prison as a result. He also served, more effectively, as “the poet of the Revolution.” Later he became the journalistic voice of the democrats. Ardently devoted to liberty, he believed himself to be a defender of the common man, for whom he fought selflessly and often vitriolicly throughout his life. In newspapers such as The Freeman’s Journal, The New York Daily Advertiser, The National Gazette...
The Poems of Philip Freneau
"The Poems of Philip Freneau" refers to a collection of poems by Philip Freneau (1752–1832), an American poet often recognized as the "Poet of the American Revolution." Freneau was an influential figure in early American literature and played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape during the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States. Key aspects of "The Poems of Philip Freneau" include: Revolutionary Themes: Freneau's poetry often revolves around themes related to the American Revolution, expressing patriotic sentiments, advocating for liberty, and commenting on the political events of his time. Nature Poetry: Freneau was also known for his nature poetry, cel...
Philip Freneau
Hardcover reprint of the original 1901 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Austin, Mary S. Philip Freneau, The Poet Of The Revolution; A History Of His Life And Times. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Austin, Mary S. Philip Freneau, The Poet Of The Revolution; A History Of His Life And Times, . New York, A. Wessels Co., 1901. Subject: Freneau, Philip Morin, 1752-1832
The Poems of Philip Freneau
"The Poems of Philip Freneau" refers to a collection of poems by Philip Freneau (1752–1832), an American poet often recognized as the "Poet of the American Revolution." Freneau was an influential figure in early American literature and played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape during the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States. Key aspects of "The Poems of Philip Freneau" might include: Revolutionary Themes: Freneau's poetry often revolves around themes related to the American Revolution, expressing patriotic sentiments, advocating for liberty, and commenting on the political events of his time. Nature Poetry: Freneau was also known for his nature poetr...
The Poems of Philip Freneau
In ages past, when smit with warmth sublime,Their bards foretold the dark events of time,And piercing forward through the mystic shade,Kings yet to come, and chiefs unborn survey'd,Amittai's son perceiv'd, among the rest,The mighty flame usurp his labouring breast:—For this, in dreams, the voice unerring cameOf Him, who lives through every age the same:"Arise! and o'er the intervening waste,"To Nineveh's imperial turrets haste;"That mighty town to ruin I decree,"Proclaim destruction, and proclaim from me:"Too long it stands, to God and man a foe,"Without one virtue left to shield the blow;[Pg 4]"Guilt, black as night, their speedy ruin brings,"And hottest vengeance from the King of Kings."The prophet heard—but dared to disobey,(Weak as he was) and fled a different way;In Joppa's port a trading ship he foundFar o'er the main to distant Tarshish bound:The price of passage to her chief he paid,And there conceal'd with wandering sailors stay'd,His purpose fixt, at once perverse and blind,To leave his country, and his God behind.But He who spread the ocean's vast expanse,And views all nature with a single glance,Forth from its prison bade the tempest fly
