Edwin Markham (1852-1940), American poet, leapt to fame with one poem, "The Man with the Hoe."Edwin Markham was born Charles Edward Anson Markham in Oregon City, Ore., on April 23, 1852, the youngest ...
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In the early years of the twentieth century Edwin Markham was regarded by many as a sort of unofficial poet laureate of America. Given the affection with which he was regarded, it is somewhat ironic t...
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From the end of the nineteenth century until his death in 1940 Edwin Markham did much to revitalize American poetry, especially in the eyes of the reading public. Although his critical reputation plun...
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