Stephen Foster Biography
Stephen Foster was born in Lawrenceville, which is now part of the city of Pittsburgh, on July 4, 1826. Stephen Foster grew up as the ninth of ten children in a middle-class family that eventually became destitute after his father became an alcoholic. Despite this,... Continue reading
Stephen Foster Biography
Beautiful Dreamer
By Stephen Foster Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me, Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee; Sounds of the rude world heard in the day, Lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away! Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song, List while I woo thee with soft... Continue reading
Beautiful Dreamer