Tag Archives: Harper’s

Reviewing an obscure 19th century sport, as described in an 1882 issue of Harper’s Young People.

A poem about noses out of joint.

A poem by Margaret E. Sangster about robins and unfinished food.

A poem by the elder Oliver Wendell Holmes.

A poem within a short story.

Reprinting an 1882 Margaret E. Sangster poem called “A Little Gentleman.” The poem is about a little gentleman (what did you expect?).

“Then close to the organ stealing, / With awe-struck eyes they gaze / At the player, and listen mutely / To the deep clear notes of praise.”

“A delightful occupation that will grow dearer to your heart every day of your life.”

“Fast asleep fell Madeline, / Fairy-book held in one hand, / In the other slice of cake”

A warm little poem.

“She made it herself … Without the least bit of help … But in eating it she’ll have / Assistance enough.”

(Post)man’s best friend.