Halleck, Fitz-Greene, 1790-1867

American author and poet, born and died in Guildford, Connecticut. After a youth spent in business in Connecticut, Halleck came to New York City and attracted attention with humorous articles he wrote for the New York Evening Post. In 1819 he published the first of several editions of his longest single poem, Fanny, a satire on current fashions, social climbings, and politics written in the stanza form and meter of Byron's Don Juan. Halleck's output was small and much of his best work was included inhis Poems of 1827. His correspondent, William Loring Andrews, would become well known in New York City as a book collector, amateur publisher, writer and founding member of the Grolier Club.

From the description of Letters : Guilford, Connecticut, to William Loring Andrews, 1865 Oct.25-1866 June 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122424242

Poet.

From the description of Letters, 1852-1867. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233127151

American poet.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [New York], to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickens, 1842 Feb. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270504494

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Guilford, Connecticut, to Hubert P. Mann, 1864 March 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270500066

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Guilford, Connecticut, to G.W. Childs, 1863 April 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270500059

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Guilford, Connecticut, to William Loring Andrews, bibiliophile and author, 1866 Sept. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270500047

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to John P. Knowles, 1836 Jan. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270502791

From the description of Marco Bozzaris : autograph manuscript copy of the poem signed, 1857 Apr. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270510777

From the description of Papers of Fitz-Greene Halleck, 1803-1948 (bulk 1814-1867). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793536

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Guilford, Conn., to Cyrus W. Field, 1859 Aug. 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 529875267

Fitz-Greene Halleck was a poet and long-time member of New York's literary circle. Born in Guilford, Conn., to Puritan stock, Halleck moved to New York and began working for banker Jacob Barker; he would later serve as John Jacob Aster's private secretary. He started writing poetry, and had early success writing with Joseph Rodman Drake as The Croakers. His verse was light and witty, distinguished by lyricism, satirically commenting on contemporary social issues in traditional narrative forms, and reminiscent of Byron. Although a popular and respected poet, he insisted on amateur status, and wrote little verse in his later years. After his death, a statue of the poet was dedicated in Central Park.

From the description of Fitz-Greene Halleck letters, 1824-1862. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60678028