As he began to write the manuscript that became his historical novel Brookhaven, author Glynn Young knew he would use a 19th century poet as a kind of infusion into the story. The post Poet Sidney Lanier and the Lost Cause appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Stephen Foster was America's first professional songwriter, and his songs helped to frame mid-19th century culture. The post Stephen Foster: How Song Opened a Door on History appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation? The post What Happened to the Fireside Poets? appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Not all Civil War teaching resources are created equal. Both primary and secondary sources enabled me to write a Civil War novel, and they can help you to teach it. Here are the best resources you'll want when planning & teaching! The post 10 Great Resources for Teaching the Civil War appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
To write the historical novel "Brookhaven," I had to relearn the subject I thought I knew all about — the history of the Civil War. The post Relearning Civil War History to Write a Novel appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry