Spoon River Anthology

Spoon River Anthology is a collection of poems by Edgar Lee Masters, published in 1915. The book is set in the fictional town of Spoon River, Illinois, and consists of over 200 free-verse epitaphs that are spoken from the graves of the town’s deceased residents. Each poem provides a glimpse into the life and character of the deceased, revealing their secrets, regrets, and desires. The poems cover a wide range of themes, including love, death, betrayal, and social injustice. The book is widely regarded as a classic of American literature and a groundbreaking work of modern poetry. Its innovative form and frank portrayal of human nature have influenced countless poets and writers in the century since its publication.HENRY got me with child, Knowing that I could not bring forth life Without losing my own. In my youth therefore I entered the portals of dust. Traveler, it is believed in the village where I lived That Henry loved me with a husband’s love But I proclaim from the dust That he slew me to gratify his hatred.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.