Project Gutenberg 2014-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 202 McKnight, Hiram Peck 22021696 Prison Poetry Produced by Giovanni Fini, Caroluyn Jablonski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Prison Poetry" by Hiram Peck McKnight is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This poignant anthology captures the raw emotions and reflections of prisoners, conveying their aspirations, regrets, and desires for freedom and redemption. The verses provide insight not only into the personal struggles of the incarcerated but also touch on broader societal themes related to justice and human dignity. The opening of the collection establishes a profound connection between the author and his fellow prisoners, with the dedication and preface setting the tone of shared experience and longing for liberty. McKnight expresses gratitude for contributions from fellow inmates, indicating a collaborative spirit within the confines of prison walls. The poems explore various facets of prison life — from themes of loss and remorse to hope and healing — establishing a powerful commentary on the human condition. Through heartfelt lines, McKnight articulates the pain of separation from loved ones, the harshness of incarceration, and the enduring quest for inner peace and self-worth amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45674/45674-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Imprisonment -- Poetry Prisoners -- Poetry Prisons -- Poetry Prisoners' writings, American -- Ohio -- Columbus PS Text Category: Poetry 365098 2025-08-18T12:36:55.762994 text/html 354557 2024-10-24T07:16:58 text/html 246865 2025-08-18T12:37:09.764404 application/epub+zip 248020 2025-08-18T12:36:59.408055 application/epub+zip 171600 2025-08-18T12:36:57.686975 application/epub+zip 419084 2025-08-18T12:37:15.655425 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 479836 2025-08-18T12:37:06.787439 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 405306 2022-09-20T19:24:33.452195 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269300 2025-08-18T12:36:54.120000 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 249472 2024-10-24T07:16:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16277 2025-08-18T12:37:15.824389 application/rdf+xml 18887 2025-08-18T12:36:57.817958 image/jpeg 3213 2025-08-18T12:36:57.752982 image/jpeg 236570 2025-08-18T12:36:55.831970 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog