Beauty and the Beast, and Tales of Home

Bayard Taylor (1825-1878) was a prolific American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat whose narrative style captured the imagination of his 19th-century audience. Graduating from a brief apprenticeship in printing and journalism, Taylor's wanderlust and literary aspirations propelled him to Europe, penning his experiences in 'Views Afoot' (1846). His capacity for keen ob...