Philip Freneau (1752-1832)

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Philip Freneau (1752-1832) was born was born in Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA, the son of a wine merchant. At first it seemed that Freneau was destined to become a clergyman, as he prepared for the ministry in 1771, after having entered Princeton in 1768. However, despite remaining a devoutly religious man throughout his life, he instead decided that his true calling was in literature. A decision that would be vindicated given that Freneau is now widely regarded as one of the principal poets of the American Revolution, and one of the founding fathers in general of American Literature.

This particular poem was written in 1815, relatively late in Freneaus life, and this perhaps accounts for its more reflective quality. By that time he had spent a short time as a teacher, travelled widely, and spent many years as a ships captain; all the time continueing to write and publish his poetry and prose. In 1790, at the age of 38, he married and settled down to work as a newspaper editor; and in 1801 retired to his farm to think and write for the remainder of his days.