Atlanta offering: Poems

"Atlanta Offering: Poems" by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is a book filled with poetry from the 1800s. Harper's poems showcase a variety of emotional experiences, including motherhood and nature, as well as subjects like the search for freedom and the need for togetherness. She presents multiple scenarios and emotional experiences. For example, in "My Mother's Kiss," Harper remembers her mother's love, while "A Double Standard" shows the unfairness that women face in society. "Our Hero" is about people showing courage when you least expect it, and "The Martyr of Alabama" is a heartbreaking example of what happens when racism turns violent. Overall, Harper's work underscores the need for equality, liberty, and empathy, capturing many parts of what it means to be human, especially for African Americans.