Friendship with John Reed
Poet involved
What happened
In 1909, while at Harvard, Alan Seeger developed a significant friendship with fellow writer John Reed. Their bond over shared literary aspirations and experiences in the bohemian circles of Cambridge would influence both their careers.
Literary impact
This friendship provided Seeger with a supportive network of fellow writers, encouraging his poetic development. Reed's later prominence as a journalist and revolutionary would contrast with Seeger's romantic poetic ideals, enriching the literary dialogue between them.
Source: Wikipedia
