The Hidden Muse
An Anthology of Nineteenth Century Carroll County, Maryland, Newspaper Poets
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About the Book
The Hidden Muse is an anthology of 19th century poets from Carroll County, Maryland. It includes the work of Emma Alice Browne, a gifted contemporary of Emily Dickinson. It also includes the mysterious and equally gifted P.M. Deshong, a gothic writer who simply disappeared in 1848. The Hidden Muse presents a revealing glimpse into the hearts and minds of the men and women of small town America in the years before, during, and immediately after the Civil War. Includes annotations, biographical notes and checklist.
About the Author
A native of Carroll County, Maryland, Jesse Glass, Jr. has taken a special interest in the history and culture of that region. His book Ghosts and Legends of Carroll County, Maryland, was selected by the Library of Congress for its Local Legacies 2000 program.