Poems by First Ladies: The First-Ever Anthology: Louisa Adams, Mary Todd Lincoln, Dolley Madison, Michelle Obama, Edith Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt a
Language: English
Published by Dover Publications, 2026
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- Title
- Poems by First Ladies: The First-Ever Anthology: Louisa Adams, Mary Todd Lincoln, Dolley Madison, Michelle Obama, Edith Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt a
- Publisher
- Dover Publications
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0486853675
- ISBN 13
- 9780486853673
- Item weight
- 0.5 pounds
This first-ever anthology of poetry by First Ladies features captivating poems by fifteen of these remarkable women. Among the highlights are Louisa Adams’s reflections on the passing of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the same day, Mary Todd Lincoln’s satire that nearly resulted in her husband’s death, sonnets by Dolley Madison, and valentines by Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama.
Why You'll Love This Book:
- Unprecedented Collection: This first-ever poetry anthology featuring 15 iconic First Ladies offers an intimate glimpse into the private thoughts of America's most prominent women who often acted as advisers to the President.
- Historical Context: History spans the ages, giving the insights of First Ladies Dolley Madison, Louisa Adams, Julia Tyler, Mary Todd Lincoln, Lucretia Garfield, Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, Caroline Harrison, Edith Roosevelt, Helen Taft, Edith Wilson, Florence Harding, Grace Coolidge, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Michelle Obama.
- Rich Poetic Variety: Enjoy a dynamic reading experience with diverse literary forms—ranging from witty limericks and political satire to solemn elegies and romantic odes.
- A Window into Women’s History: Explore shifting gender norms and the personal triumphs and struggles of American history through the female gaze.
- The Perfect Companion Volume: A compelling sequel to Poems by Presidents, this collection is an essential edition to any home library and is the perfect gift for the history or political buff.
Add Poems by First Ladies: The First-Ever Anthology to your cart today to complete your American history collection and uncover the personal, poignant, and political reflections of America’s remarkable First Ladies.
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