Florence Earle Coates
American poet with notable works
American poet with notable works
Artists & Creatives
United States
A prominent American poet, produced numerous volumes of poetry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Authored collections such as 'The Silver Crown' and 'The Tapestry of Life'. Contributed to various literary magazines and anthologies. Her work often explored themes of nature, love, and spirituality. Active in literary circles and associated with the Philadelphia arts community.
Published 'The Silver Crown' in 1914
Contributed poems to 'The Atlantic Monthly'
Involved in the Philadelphia Poetry Society
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