Southern heroes used to be American heroes: Southern Poets and Poems, Part IX

 

EDWARD COOTE PINKNEY (1802-1828) of Maryland was born and partly raised in England where his father, William Pinkney, was the U.S. Minister.  After publishing a good deal of poetry, he attempted to join the Mexican Navy during that country’s war of independence. From this venture Pinkney returned home to Baltimore, his health shattered.  He continued to write prolifically well-regarded verse until his death at 27.  Pinkney’s grave is located near Sidney Lanier’s in Baltimore.

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