Up in Maine: Stories of Yankee Life Told in Verse

Name: Up in Maine: Stories of Yankee Life Told in Verse
Author: Holman Day

By Holman Day

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A lively collection of short poems and verse sketches that evoke the seasonal rhythms of coastal and inland rural life, blending comic anecdote, affectionate portraiture, and occasional melancholy. Many pieces use colloquial diction and local idiom to sketch memorable characters and episodes—fairs, field and woodlot labor, and seafaring scenes—shifting between rollicking tall tale and quiet lyric. The poems emphasize community ties, practical humor, and reverence for everyday work and landscape, alternating robust humor with gentle nostalgia to celebrate ordinary customs and speech.

About the Author

Holman Day

Holman Day was an American author known for his vivid storytelling and exploration of life in New England. His works often reflect the rugged beauty and unique character of the region, with a particular focus on Maine. Among his notable titles is "The Landloper: The Romance of a Man on Foot," which captures the spirit of adventure and the connection to nature. Day's writing spans various genres, including romance and poetry, as seen in works like "Pine Tree Ballads: Rhymed Stories of Unplaned Human Natur' up in Maine." His contributions to literature provide a glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of early 20th-century America.