“But see, in our open clearings, how golden the melons lie; Enrich them with sweets and spices, and give us the pumpkin-pie!”
Quote by Margaret Junkin Preston
Work
Colonial Ballads, Sonnets, and Other Verse
This book is a compilation of poems that delve into the colonial period, utilizing a range of poetic styles such as ballads and sonnets to capture the essence of that time. more
Author
Margaret Junkin Preston
Margaret Junkin Preston was an American poet known for her romantic and patriotic verse. Born in 1820, she spent much of her life in the South, deeply influenced by the Civil War and its aftermath. Her work often reflected her strong sense of national identity and her observations of the human condition. more
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