Josephine Preston Peabody

Josephine Preston Peabody
Josephine Preston Peabody (1874–1922) was an American poet and playwright known for her lyrical style and exploration of social and philosophical themes. Her works often reflected a deep interest in social justice and were inspired by her involvement in the women's suffrage movement. Among her most notable works are the play "The Piper," which won the Stratford-upon-Avon Festival Prize in 1910, and the poetry collections "The Singing Leaves" and "The Book of the Little Past." Peabody's literary contributions are remembered for their emotional depth and imaginative storytelling.

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THE WOOD-FOLK. Pan led a merrier life than all the other gods together. He was beloved alike by shepherds and countrymen, and by the fauns and satyrs, birds and beasts, of his own kingdom. The care of flocks and herds was his, and for home he had all the world of woods and waters; he was lord of everything out-of-doors! Yet he felt the burden of it no more than he felt the shadow of a leaf when he... more...

ACT I SCENE: The market-place of Hamelin. Right, the Minster, with an open shrine (right centre) containing a large sculptured figure of the Christ. Right, farther front, the house of KURT; and other narrow house-fronts. Left, the Rathaus, and (down) the home of JACOBUS. Front, to left and right, are corner-houses with projecting stories and casement windows. At the centre rear, a narrow street leads... more...

THE SINGING MAN I He sang above the vineyards of the world.  And after him the vines with woven handsClambered and clung, and everywhere unfurled  Triumphing green above the barren lands;Till high as gardens grow, he climbed, he stood,  Sun-crowned with life and strength, and singing toil,And looked upon his work; and it was good:        The corn, the wine, the oil. He sang above the... more...