“Three were the fates. Poverty that chains; gray drudgery that grinds the hope away, and gaping ignorance that starves the soul.”
Quote by Edwin Markham
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Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham was an American poet renowned for his profound and evocative poetry. Born on April 23, 1852, in Pomfret, Connecticut, and passing away on March 7, 1940, Markham's work frequently tackled themes of nature, human struggle, and social justice. His most celebrated poem, 'The Man with the Hoe,' is a moving portrayal of the hardships faced by the working class. more
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