Publisher's Synopsis
The Sheaf of a Gleaner: Poems is a collection of poetry written by Reba Beebe Pratt and originally published in 1886. The poems in this collection are inspired by the author's experiences and observations of life in rural America during the late 19th century. The title of the book references the biblical practice of gleaning, in which individuals would gather leftover crops from fields after the harvest. The poems explore themes of nature, love, loss, and spirituality, and are written in a style that reflects the traditional poetic forms of the era. The collection includes a preface by the author, in which she discusses her inspiration for the poems and her hopes for their reception. The Sheaf of a Gleaner: Poems provides a glimpse into the daily life and values of rural America during a time of great change and growth in the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
