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Lucy Larcom was an American poet, born on March 5, 1824, and died on April 17, 1893. Her poetry is known for its social and political themes, reflecting the changes in American society during the mid-19th century.

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All Ifs World Tree Children Firsts Humans Littles Form Girl Has Beens May Thinking Way Doe Grows Light Loses Poetry Should Soul

Famous Lucy Larcom Quotes

“My 'must-have' was poetry. From the first, life meant that to me. And, fortunately, poetry is not purchasable material, but an atmosphere in which every life may expand. I found it everywhere about me.”

Firsts May Poetry Found Materials Atmosphere Poetry Is Life Means

Book:A New England girlhood

Source: A New England girlhood

“To different minds, poetry may present different phases. To me, the reverent faith of the people I lived among, and their faithful everyday living, was poetry; blossoms and trees and blue shies were poetry. God himself was poetry.”

People Mind May Different Tree Blue Everyday Faithful Phases Different Minds Everyday Living

Book:A New England girlhood

Source: A New England girlhood

“When April steps aside for May, Like diamonds all the rain-drops glisten; Fresh violets open every day: To some new bird each hour we listen.”

May Hours Steps Bird Rain Diamond Violet April Glisten Rain Drop

Author:Lucy Larcom

“A man may make a misanthrope of himself, but he is never one by nature.”

Men May Misanthrope

Book:The Unseen Friend

Source: The Unseen Friend

“Whatever science and philosophy may do for mankind, the world can never outgrow its need of the simplicity that is in Christ.”

World Needs May Philosophy Christ Mankind Simplicity Science And Philosophy

Author:Lucy Larcom

About the Author

Born: March 5, 1824
Died: April 17, 1893
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 75

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A New England girlhoodRelated source material

The Unseen FriendRelated source material

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A New England Girlhood, Outlined from MemoryRelated source material

An Idyl of WorkRelated source material

Wild Roses of Cape Ann: And Other PoemsRelated source material

As it is in HeavenRelated source material

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