I sing the sweets I know, the charms I feel, My morning incense, and my evening meal, The sweets of Hasty-Pudding.Come, dear bowl, Glide o’er my palate, and inspire my soul.
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How could you fear a dearth? Have not mankind tho' slain by millions, millions left behind?
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| Birth: | 24th March, 1754 |
| Death: | 24th December, 1812 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Diplomat, Poet |
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Joel Barlow was born in Redding, Connecticut, USA. He was an American poet and diplomat. He studied at Dartmouth College and Yale University. He was appointed by President James Madison as the US Ambassador to France, serving from 1811 to his death in Poland in 1812. He wrote several books include: The Vision of Columbus (poetry), Advice to the Privileged Orders (essay), The Hasty Pudding (poetry), and The Columbiad (poetry).
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