Helen Hoyt: A Portrait of Romantic Lyricism

Early Life and Background Helen Hoyt, a celebrated American romantic lyric poet, was born on January 22, 1887, in Norwalk, Connecticut. She was also known as Helen Hoyt Lyman and Mrs. W.W. Lyman after her marriage to William Whittingham Lyman Jr. Her father, Henry M. Hoyt, served as the governor of Pennsylvania from 1879 to 1893. She passed away on August 2, 1972. Her educational journey began at Barnard College, and she later served as an associate editor for "Poetry" magazine. Significant Works and Contributions Hoyt's poetic prowess found its place in various anthologies and magazines: Her poem "Ellis Park," published while she was living in Chicago, gained significant popularity. In 1916, she edited an issue of "Others: A Magazine of the New Verse," expressing her belief in poetry as a platform for women's voices. Her work appeared in notable anthologies like "The New Poetry: An Anthology," "The Second Book of Modern Verse," and …