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Ella Stevens Harris
A little-known early 20th-century poet, remembered for a single published collection that lingers on nature, memory, and the passing seasons. Her verses have a quiet, reflective feeling that suits listeners who enjoy intimate, old-fashioned lyric poetry.
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Brown leaves and other verses
by Ella Stevens Harris
About the author
Ella Stevens Harris was an American poet best known for Brown Leaves and Other Verses, a collection privately printed in 1912. In that book, she noted that some of the poems had appeared over many years in newspapers and periodicals, suggesting a long, steady writing life rather than a brief literary moment.
Her poetry centers on familiar but enduring themes: autumn and winter landscapes, love, remembrance, faith, and the emotional pull of everyday nature. The tone is gentle and meditative, with an emphasis on atmosphere and feeling over dramatic display.
Biographical details about her are limited in the sources readily available online. A grave record identifies her as having lived from 1851 to 1920, which places her work in the late 19th- and early 20th-century American literary world. Even with so little surviving information, her poems still offer a clear sense of voice—quiet, observant, and deeply attentive to seasonal change.