To Clasp Thy Hand in Mine
from Celebrate Creativity Hosted by George Bartley
Send us Fan Mail This episode is about the tragic relationship between Fitz-Greene Halleck and Joseph Rodman Drake (two of America's greatest 19th century poets. ) The first American novel to deal with same sex attraction (Joseph and His Friend) is largely based on their love for each other. 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Fitz-Greene Halleck early life 04:39 Discussion of Hearing Loss 07:55 Fitz-Greene goes to New York 11:52 Joseph Rodman Drake (and names) 13:22 Sir Francis Drake story 19:33 Halleck and Drake’s Relationship 28:47 Monuments erected to Halleck 30:23 Entrance of the ghost of Mr. Poe 32:41 Sources 33:26 Future Episodes Learn about Halleck’s early life in a small town Learn about his membership in the Ugly Club Listen to George’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 Support the show Thank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.
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Send us Fan Mail This episode is about the tragic relationship between Fitz-Greene Halleck and Joseph Rodman Drake (two of America's greatest 19th century poets. ) The first American novel to deal with same sex attraction (Joseph and His Friend) is largely based on their love for each other. 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Fitz-Greene Halleck early life 04:39 Discussion of Hearing Loss 07:55 Fitz-Greene goes to New York 11:52 Joseph Rodman Drake (and names) 13:22 Sir Francis Drak...
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