Henry Abbey

Henry Abbey
Henry Abbey (1842-1911) was an American poet known for his accessible and lyrical verse that often explored themes of nature, love, and morality. His notable works include "Stories in Verse" (1869) and "The City of Success" (1903), both of which received praise for their clarity and simplicity. Abbey's poetry was popular in his time, appealing to a wide audience with its straightforward and engaging style. Though not widely read today, his work reflects the sentimentality and optimism characteristic of 19th-century American poetry.

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I. THE VENDER OF VIOLETS."Violets!Violets! Violets!"This was the cry I heardAs I passed through the street of a city;And quickly my heart was stirredTo an incomprehensible pity,At the undertone of the cry;For it seemed like the voice of oneWho was stricken, and all undone,Who was only longing to die."Violets! Violets! Violets!"The voice came nearer still."Surely," I said,... more...