Edwin Markham

Edwin Markham (1852–1940) was an American writer, poet and essayist.

Also recorded as Charles Edward Anson Markham.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles Edwin Anson Markham.

Born at Oregon City in 1852, died at Staten Island in 1940.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are poetry. Ambrose Bierce, Hamlin Garland and Thomas Lake Harris are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Oakland, Placerville and San Luis Obispo County. Residence is recorded at Rio de Janeiro and Brooklyn. Positions recorded include Oregon Poet Laureate. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Works named in the authority record are The Man With the Hoe.

Work by Edwin Markham is recorded in the collections of Oregon Poetry Collection.

Distinctions recorded are Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Edwin Markham”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5346648: Edwin Markham

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