A Poet in Exile: Early Letters of John Hay

""A Poet in Exile: Early Letters of John Hay"" is a collection of letters written by the American statesman and writer, John Hay, during his early years. The letters were written between 1858 and 1864, when Hay was studying at Brown University and later working as a journalist in Springfield, Illinois. The book provides a unique insight into the life and thoughts of a young John Hay, who would later become one of the most important political figures of his time. The letters cover a variety of topics, including his studies, personal relationships, and political views. They also reveal his early interest in poetry and literature, which would later become a significant part of his career. The book is edited by William Rodney Herring, who provides an introduction and notes to help contextualize the letters. Overall, ""A Poet in Exile"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the life and works of John Hay, as well as American history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

John Hay is the author of more than seventeen books, including The Run, first published in 1959 and acknowledged today as a classic in nature writing, and The Great Beach, awarded the John Burroughs Medal in 1964. Named Conservationist of the Year by the Massachusetts Wildlife Federation in 1970, Hay now lives in Maine.