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The poem is often attributed to anonymous or incorrect sources, such as the Hopi and Navajo tribes. [1]: 423 The most notable claimant was Mary Elizabeth Frye (1905–2004), who often handed out xeroxed copies of the poem with her name attached. She was first wrongly cited as the author of the poem in 1983. [4]
Shelley developed a very strong affection towards Jane Williams and addressed a number of poems to her. In most of these poems, Shelley projects his love for Jane in a spiritual and devotional manner. This poem is an example of that. Shelley's affection towards Jane was known to Edward Williams and also to Mary Shelley.
Mary Jane de Vial was born in Exeter in 1768, probably the daughter of merchant Peter de Vial and his wife Mary (née Tremlett). [1] Little is known about her early life, but she spoke several European languages and claimed to have travelled extensively on the Continent.
Mary Carolyn Davies (1888–1974) was an American writer from Oregon. She was a poet, short story writer, and playwright. She was a poet, short story writer, and playwright. She lived for a period in New York , where she was a participant of several writing soirées .
In Blackwater Woods is a free verse poem written by Mary Oliver (1935–2019). The poem was first published in 1983 in her collection American Primitive , which won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize . [ 1 ] The poem, like much of Oliver's work, uses imagery of nature to make a statement about human experience.
The title comes from St. Paul's epistle to the Romans (6:9): "Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no dominion over him." [1] The poem portrays death as a guarantee of immortality, [2] drawing on imagery from John Donne's Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions. [1]
Mary Artemisia Lathbury (August 10, 1841 - October 20, 1913) was an American poet and hymnwriter. Early life. Lathbury was born on August 10, 1841, in ...
Mary Mathews Adams (previously, Mary Mathews Smith and Mary Mathews Barnes; October 23, 1840 – December 11, 1902) was an Irish-born American writer and philanthropist. The author of thirty or more hymns, it was her Shakespearian study in which she won repute.