02272cam a22003133u 4500 67012 UtSlPG 20260610134539.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 74234262 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940 The man with the hoe, and other poems Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-25 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Man with the Hoe, and Other Poems" by Edwin Markham is a collection of poetic works written in the late 19th century. This book encompasses themes related to social justice, the human condition, and the struggles of the working class, reflecting the socio-political climate of the time. Markham's poetry critiques the dehumanization resulting from industrialization and the plight of the laboring class, offering a voice to the marginalized through poignant imagery and evocative language. The title poem, "The Man with the Hoe," serves as a powerful meditation on a laborer weighed down not just by his physical toil but by a broader existential despair, symbolizing the plight of countless workers. Throughout the collection, Markham employs rich metaphor and personification to explore concepts of brotherhood, love, and the search for meaning amidst suffering. Poems like "Brotherhood" and "A Prayer" underscore the importance of unity and compassion among humanity, while others evoke the beauty of nature juxtaposed against the struggles of man. Overall, this collection invites readers to reflect on the deeper implications of work, existence, and the yearning for a just society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American poetry -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67012 107834 107834