
LINCOLN & Other Poems
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Contents
Lincoln, the Man of the People
In a Corn-field
The Sower
At Little Virgil’s Window
The Muse of Brotherhood
A Blossoming Bough
Kyka
A fresh volume of poetry brings together a striking mix of newly printed verses and the poet’s most resonant earlier works. The collection opens with a sweeping tribute to a beloved leader, portraying him as a figure forged from the very earth and sky—a voice that still echoes in the public imagination. Other pieces turn toward the humble rhythms of fields and farms, drawing vivid pictures of crickets, dragonflies, and the quiet toil of the sower, while also reaching into the bustling streets of a growing nation.
Throughout, the poems blend reverence for nature with a keen awareness of social concerns, from the dignity of labor to the promise of a new century. Listeners will find lyrical meditations that celebrate both the ordinary and the heroic, inviting reflection on the enduring ties between land, work, and community. The rhythm and imagery make each poem a compelling listening experience, perfect for moments when you want both comfort and inspiration.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (68K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
Apr 10, 2017
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1852–1940
Best remembered for the landmark protest poem "The Man with the Hoe," this American writer brought moral urgency and sympathy for working people into popular verse. He was also a teacher and lecturer whose work reflected progressive social and spiritual ideals.
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