The Man with the Hoe and other poems

Book

Cohen Bray House

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2023.429.1

Description

Poem collection which opens with "The Man with the Hoe", a poem inspired by Jean-François Millet's painting L'homme. It portrays the labor of much of humanity using the symbolism of a laborer leaning upon his hoe, burdened by his work, but receiving little rest or reward. (...) The poem also helped Markham's career. The poet became a much sought-after public speaker and his first book of poetry was immediately published to take advantage of the opportunities that became available after the poem established him as one of the American modern poets. --Wikipedia

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Back of front cover

Transcription

Young Women's Christian Association LIBRARY 620 Sutter Street San Francisco

Language

English

Material/Technique

Label

Type

Inscription

Location

Front flyleaf

Transcription

Edwin Markham July 15, 1915. Annie E. Hyland [Illegible] J

Language

English

Material/Technique

Handwritten

Type

Other

Location

Back of front cover

Transcription

Nov. 30/21 Apr. 7 MAN WITH THE HOE Markham Apr. 23 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Apr. 7 Two cents fine for each day this book is kept over date stamped.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Handwritten, Typed

Notes

Library due date card and pocket.

Type

Inscription

Location

Title page

Transcription

811 M34 3625

Material/Technique

Handwritten

Type

Stamp

Location

Title page

Transcription

Young Women's Christian Assn. LIBRARY

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Create Date

September 23, 2023