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Poetry

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:

"Moll Pitcher: A Poem"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-099
Abstract

John Greenleaf Whittier's "Moll Pitcher: A Poem" describes the clairvoyant and fortune-teller Moll Pitcher, born Mary Diamond (ca. 1736-1813), of Massachusetts, as a witch engaged in sinful work.

Dates: Undated.

Esther Fisher Wistar commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-066
Abstract

The commonplace book of Esther Fisher Wistar includes extracts of poetry, as well as an account of the illness and death of Wistar's mother.

Dates: 1846

Emma C. Yarnall commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-043
Abstract

The commonplace book of Emma C. Yarnall includes quotations on religious subjects, excerpts of letters, and excerpts of poetry and literature.

Dates: 1878