Project Gutenberg 2017-04-10 Public domain in the USA. 216 Markham, Edwin 1852 1940 Markham, Charles Edwin Lincoln & other poems Lincoln and other poems Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Lincoln & other poems" by Edwin Markham is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. This anthology reflects on themes of democracy, brotherhood, and social justice, centering significantly around the figure of Abraham Lincoln, and touches upon the human condition, labor, and the struggles of the common man. The poems embody a lyrical quality, exploring the burdens and aspirations of humanity with a passionate and sometimes dramatic voice. The collection opens with the poignant poem "Lincoln, the Man of the People," which celebrates Lincoln's deep connection to the common folk and his enduring legacy. Through various poems, Markham delves into the struggles of workers, the dignity of labor, and the hopeful vision for a more equitable society. Works such as "The Builders" and "Our Deathless Dead" encapsulate the idea that true honor comes from noble deeds rather than empty tributes. Markham also addresses broader societal themes through poems like "Dreyfus," which highlights injustice, and "The Need of the Hour," calling for integrity and bravery in leadership. Overall, the collection is a passionate tribute to Lincoln and a broader appeal for justice and brotherhood among all people. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 -- Poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 169893 2025-08-21T15:07:03.113952 text/html 157511 2024-10-23T01:58:31 text/html 380909 2025-08-21T15:07:09.685897 application/epub+zip 379614 2025-08-21T15:07:04.105982 application/epub+zip 166689 2025-08-21T15:07:03.588910 application/epub+zip 427777 2025-08-21T15:07:13.024855 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382953 2025-08-21T15:07:09.053945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170563 2022-09-24T20:44:25.965091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113298 2025-08-21T15:07:02.395912 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93465 2024-10-23T01:58:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16526 2025-08-21T15:07:13.177850 application/rdf+xml 15280 2025-08-21T15:07:03.677908 image/jpeg 2694 2025-08-21T15:07:03.635921 image/jpeg 314960 2025-08-21T15:07:03.133982 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 en.wikipedia