Suffrage Songs and Verses

<p><I>Suffrage Songs and Verses</I> (1911) is a collection of political poems by American author and feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Inspired by her work as a social reformer and advocate for women's suffrage Gilman turned to poetry as a means of supporting the cause of suffragists everywhere. Although she is widely recognized for her novels short stories and nonfiction Gilman's poetry showcases her command of language and fiery passion for the political and social advancement of women.</p><p>She Walketh Veiled and Sleeping opens the collection with an image of latent power a woman [s]low advancing halting creeping...to the hour of her liberation. In Locked Inside Gilman echoes the trope of poetry as a voice imprisoned-explored by such poets as Ovid Coleridge and Dickinson-to envision a woman who beats upon her bolted door / With faint weak hands barred from the life of the world she not only desires but desperately needs. In Boys Will Be Boys-a poem with a message for our contemporary awakening to the violence perpetrated by men against women-Gilman argues that women must turn to love and truth rather than warfare in order to have their way. Other poems in <I>Suffrage Songs and Verses</I> explore the nature of motherhood the institution of marriage and the need to elevate individual identity beyond the confines of gender. Gilman's work as a poet proves a substantial contribution to both the suffragist cause and the vibrant tradition of political poetry in twentieth century literature.</p><p>This edition of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's <I>Suffrage Songs and Verses</I> is a classic of American literature and poetry reimagined for modern readers.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>