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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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