Edward Taylor 16421729

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Edward Taylor(1642-1729)
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In The Beginning

• Teacher/ Minister
• Born in England
• Moved to Boston in 1668

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Family

• Married Twice
• 8 children by wife 1
• 6 children by wife 2

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His Poetry

• Not discovered until 1932
• Metaphysical poet

Edward Taylor, manuscript page of Taylor's
Poetical Writings (year unknown), courtesy of
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale
University.