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This episode is about a very popular writer from the 19th century who is little known today - Fitz-Greene Halleck. This episode concentrates on his time in New York and relationship with the extremely handsome Joseph Rodham Drake.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:18 Early life
- 02:54 Discussion of Hearing Loss
- 07:02 Fitz-Greene goes to New York
- 11:17 Joseph Rodman Drake (and names)
- 13:22 Sir Francis Drake story
- 19:01 Halleck and Drake’s Relationship
- 27:52 Monuments erected to Halleck
- 31:12 Future Episodes
- 31:37 Sources
- Learn about Halleck’s early life in a small town
- Learn about his membership in the Ugly Club
- Listen to Mr. Bartley’s childhood story about “Sir Francis” and marriage equality
- Learn where “to clasp thy hand in mine” comes from
- Learn about the love between Greene and Joseph Drake
- Learn about the statue of Halleck in Central Park
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