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Lifetime: 1865 - 1914 Passed: ≈ 110 years ago

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Madison Cawein

Madison Julius Cawein was a poet from Louisville, Kentucky.

Madison Julius Cawein was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 23, 1865, the fifth child of William and Christiana (Stelsly) Cawein. His father made patent medicines from herbs. Thus as a child, Cawein became acquainted with and developed a love for local nature.

After graduating from high school, Cawein worked in a pool hall in Louisville as a cashier in Waddill's New-market, which also served as a gambling house. He worked there for six years, saving his pay so he could return home to write.

His output was thirty-six books and 1,500 poems. His writing presented Kentucky scenes in a language echoing Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Keats. He soon earned the nickname the "Keats of Kentucky". He was popular enough that, by 1900, he told the Louisville Courier-Journal that his income from publishing poetry in magazines amounted to about $100 a month.

In 1912 Cawein was forced to sell his Old Louisville home, St James Court (a 2+1⁄2-story brick house built in 1901, which he had purchased in 1907), as well as some of his library, after losing money in the 1912 stock market crash. In 1914 the Authors Club of New York City placed him on their relief list. He died on December 8 later that year and was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Books by Madison Cawein

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Clouds of the Autumn Night

Poetry
Love Romance Poems Verses Fortnightly

A tribute to the Autumnal Equinox this week, taken from Myth and Romance Being a Book of verses by MADISON CAWEIN.

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September

Poetry
Poems Verses Fortnightly Prose Reading

Ten readings of September by Madison Cawein. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of September 21st, 2014.

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Contrasts

Poetry
Beauty River Devotion Poems Forest Journey Fortnightly Darkness

It explores the themes of nature, beauty, and love. Published in 1893, it consists of over 50 poems that take readers on a journey through the natural world, from the forests and rivers of Kentucky to the mountains of the West. Cawein's lyrical and...

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October

Poetry
Beauty Imagery Poems Journey Fortnightly Magic Mysticism

This timeless work of poetry celebrates the vivid colors, mystical atmosphere, and transformative power of October. Madison Cawein, a revered poet known for his lyrical style and nature-inspired verses, crafts a mesmerizing portrait of the autumnal...

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The Quarrel

Poetry Health & Wellness
Power Health Poems Emotion Verses Fortnightly Danger

A quarrel between siblings can be as fierce as a battle between two armies. In this poem, Madison Cawein captures the raw emotion of a sibling quarrel. The speaker is angry with his sister, and he vents his anger in a series of vivid images. He comp...

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The Garden of Dreams

Poetry
Dream Nature Poems Dark Laws Verses Imagination Danger

Step into the Garden of Dreams, where reality and fantasy collide. The Garden of Dreams by Madison Cawein is a collection of enchanting poems that transport readers to a world of wonder and imagination. In his lyrical prose, Cawein paints vivid pict...

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Old Man Rain

Poetry
Beauty Dream Poems Life Verses Fortnightly Nostalgia

Through vivid imagery and evocative language, Cawein paints a poetic portrait of the Bluegrass State, capturing its natural beauty, rich history, and the enduring spirit of its people. From the rolling hills and verdant forests to the bustling towns...

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Window on the Hill

Poetry Romance
Love Beauty Imagery Nature Reflection Loss Emotion Landscape Rural Poetry Melancholy Kentucky

'Window on the Hill' is a collection of poems by Madison Cawein, known as the 'Keats of Kentucky.' The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the natural world. Cawein's work is characterized by its lyrical language, vivid imagery, an...

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After Long Grief

Poetry
Shelley Nature Emotions Lyricism Keats Kentucky

After Long Grief is a collection of poems by Madison Cawein, a poet from Louisville, Kentucky. Cawein's poems are known for their lyrical beauty and their evocative descriptions of nature. This collection explores themes of love, loss, and the passag...

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Don Quixote

Poetry
Nature Mythology Poetry Inspiration Kentucky

Madison Julius Cawein's "Don Quixote" is a lyrical interpretation of the classic Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. Cawein's verse captures the essence of the errant knight's adventures and misadventures, and his unique perspective brings a fresh...

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Voice on the Wind, and Other Poems

Poetry Romance
Love Beauty Imagery Death Nature Symbolism Romanticism Poetry Emotions Melancholy Lyric Kentucky

“Voice on the Wind, and Other Poems” is a collection of lyrical verse by Madison Julius Cawein, a prominent American poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This volume, published in 1902, showcases Cawein's signature style characterized by v...

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Weeds by the Wall: Verses

Poetry Fantasy Romance
Beauty Imagery Nature Romanticism Life Landscape Poetry Verse Southern Dreams Kentucky Verse forms

This volume of poetry by Madison Julius Cawein showcases his signature dream-like quality. The collection explores themes of nature, love, and the fleeting beauty of life. Cawein's verses evoke a sense of wonder and melancholy, weaving together vivi...

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Old Inn

Poetry Mythology
Nature Mythology Poetry English literature Kentucky Louisville European literature Classical allusion

Old Inn, by Madison Cawein, is a collection of poems that reflects the poet's deep appreciation for nature, his devotion to classical literature and mythology, and his roots in Louisville, Kentucky. Cawein's work is characterized by its evocative im...

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Shapes and Shadows

Poetry Romance Mythology
Love Beauty Imagery Nature Romance Mythology Tradition Loss Poetry Folklore Dreamy Kentucky

Madison Cawein's "Shapes and Shadows" is a collection of poems that showcase his distinct style, characterized by dreamlike imagery, romanticized themes, and frequent references to mythology. The collection also reflects Cawein's deep connection to h...

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End of Summer

Poetry
Nature Mythology English literature European literature Classical allusion

Madison Cawein's 'End of Summer' is a collection of poems that explores the beauty of the natural world and the human experience. Cawein's poetry is known for its use of vivid imagery and its exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the passage...

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Undertones

Poetry
Nature Poetry Description Emotions Evocative

Undertones is a collection of poems by Madison Cawein. This volume features some of Cawein's renowned nature descriptions and evokes various emotions in readers.

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Poems of Madison Cawein Vol 5

Poetry Philosophy Non-Fiction
Nature Forest Landscape Meditation Verse American Lyric Kentucky Reverie Field Poetics

This collection of poems by Madison Cawein explores themes of meditation, nature, and the beauty of the natural world. The poems are divided into three sections: Poems of Meditation, Poems of Forest and Field, and Footpaths. Each section explores a d...

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Knight - Errant

Poetry Romance Adventure Mythology
Nature Adventure Romance Mythology Medieval Poetry Verse Chivalry Knight Traditional Errant Classical allusion

'Knight-Errant' by Madison Cawein is a collection of poems that blends elements of nature, mythology, and medieval chivalry. Cawein, known for his traditional style, draws inspiration from classic literature and European folklore. The poems often exp...

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Poems of Madison Cawein Vol 4

Poetry Romance Mythology
Mystery Imagery Romance Symbolism Literature Poetry Verse Song American Story Myth Kentucky

This volume, 'Poems of Mystery and of Myth and Romance,' represents the fourth installment of Madison Julius Cawein's collected works. The poet, renowned for his lyrical style and exploration of themes related to the human condition, crafts a tapestr...

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Wet Day

Poetry
Nature Spring Forest Meditation Poetry Verse Tranquility Rain Nature Poetry Field April Showers May Flowers

Madison Cawein's "Wet Day" is a collection of poems that capture the beauty and tranquility of a rainy day in nature. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, Cawein explores themes of meditation, forest exploration, and the changing seasons. Th...

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Poems of Madison Cawein Vol 3

Poetry Non-Fiction Essays
Nature Landscape Seasons Rural Poetry Poetry Collection American Emotions Flora Fauna Kentucky Rustic

This volume of poetry, part of Madison Julius Cawein's collected works, focuses on the natural world of Kentucky. Organized into four sections—'In The Shadow of the Beeches,' 'Tansy and Sweet-Alyssum,' 'Weeds by the Wall,' and 'A Voice on the Wind'—...

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After A Night Of Rain

Poetry
Nature Narrative Verse Woods Change Ode Season Fields Rain Poet Storms September

A nature-inspired ode to the arrival of September and the changing seasons, "After A Night Of Rain" is renowned for its vivid imagery and evocative language. In this poem, renowned poet Madison Cawein explores the transformative power of rain and its...

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Transposed Seasons

Poetry Non-Fiction Essays
Beauty Imagery Nature Landscape Seasons Poetry Lyrical Verse Inland Kentucky Melody Objective

This book is a collection of poems by Madison Cawein, a poet known for his evocative descriptions of the landscapes of his native Kentucky. The poems explore themes of nature, beauty, and the changing seasons. Cawein's style is characterized by its l...

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Quiet

Poetry
Beauty Nature Solitude Reflection Observation Peace Harmony Tranquility Simplicity Appreciation Nature Poetry Log cabin

Quiet is a collection of poems by Madison Cawein that celebrates the beauty and tranquility of the natural world. Cawein's poems are filled with vivid descriptions of nature, and they often explore the themes of solitude, peace, and harmony. This col...

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