The Poems of Henry Van Dyke

by Henry Van Dyke

The Poems of Henry Van Dyke is a collection of poems written by the American author and clergyman Henry Van Dyke. The book features a wide range of poems, including sonnets, ballads, and hymns, and covers a variety of themes such as nature, love, faith, and patriotism. Van Dyke's writing style is characterized by its simplicity, clarity, and emotional depth, and his poems are known for their ability to evoke strong feelings and inspire readers. The book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates poetry and wants to explore the works of one of America's most beloved poets.1911. A collection of verse by Van Dyke, the American clergyman, diplomat, educator, and author. The poems in this volume are divided under the following Songs Out of Doors; Stories in Verse; Pro Patria; In Praise of Poets; Music; Lyrics of Labor and Romance; Songs of Hearth and Altar; Inscriptions, Greetings, and Epigrams; and Wayfaring Psalms. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Genres: Poetry

Paperback

Published May 4, 2005

About the author

Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933) was an American Presbyterian clergyman, educator, and author. He graduated from Princeton in 1873, and from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1874. He was pastor of the Brick Presbyterian Church, New York City (1883-99), professor of English literature at Princeton (1899-1923), and U.S. minister to the Netherlands (1913-16).

Among his popular inspirational writings is the Christmas story The Other Wise Man (1896). As President Wilson's ambassador to the Netherlands from 1913, Van Dyke was a first-hand witness to the outbreak of World War I and its progress, and was a key player in the President's diplomatic efforts to keep the U.S. out of the conflict.

Not to be confused with his father, Henry J. Van Dyke (1822-1891).

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Reviews

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it. I loved all the poetry. I really enjoyed the Psalms in it too though. Amazing!

[Maggie]

As I read Van Dyke, I feel the passion of our God in this man's heart, and they speak deeply into my own heart. he died in 1933.