The Mother's Dream, and Other Poems

"The Mother's Dream, and Other Poems" by Hannah Flagg Gould is a collection of poems written in the mid-19th century. This work encapsulates a variety of themes, ranging from nature and childhood innocence to deeper spiritual reflections and societal observations. The poem collection likely appeals to readers who appreciate lyrical and moralistic poetry that touches on both personal and universal experiences. The opening of the collection introduces several poems, each exploring different subjects and emotions. "Blowing Bubbles" contemplates the fleeting nature of joy and the frivolity of human pursuits. "Infant Faith" depicts a child’s innocent trust in the beauty of nature and divine care, while "Patty Proud" critiques vanity and pride through the character of a haughty young girl. Each poem resonates with vivid imagery and moral lessons, inviting readers to reflect on life’s complexities through the simplicity of childhood and the depth of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Hannah Flagg Gould was a 19th-century American poet. Her father had been a soldier in the American Revolutionary War, and after her mother's death, she became his constant companion, which accounts for the patriotism of her earlier verses. Gould's poems were short, but they were frequently nearly perfect in their kind. Nearly all of them appeared originally in annuals, magazines, and other miscellanies, and their popularity was shown by the subsequent sale of several collective editions. Her work exercised a helpful influence in its day, but lacked staying qualities. The high-water mark of her verse was reached in the poem entitled "A Name in the Sand".