About
Markham, a native of the West Coast, grew up on a farm with 5 brothers and sisters. His writing often concerns working class individuals and merges artistry with political commentary.
Markham's most famous literary work, the poem "Lincoln, the Man of the People" of 1922, was read at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial.
Photo: Edwin Markham, public domain.
Markham, a native of the West Coast, grew up on a farm with 5 brothers and sisters. His writing often concerns working class individuals and merges artistry with political commentary.
