American Monodies is a collection of poems written by Lydia Platt Richards and published in 1899. The book contains a series of elegies or monodies that reflect the author's grief and sorrow over the loss of loved ones. The poems are deeply personal and emotional, expressing the pain and anguish of losing someone dear. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a different set of monodies. The first part deals with the death of children, the second with the loss of friends and family members, and the third with the author's own mortality. The poems are written in a simple, yet powerful style that conveys the depth of the author's feelings. The book offers a glimpse into the mourning rituals and traditions of the late 19th century, as well as the universal experience of grief and loss. Overall, American Monodies is a poignant and moving collection of poems that explores the complex emotions of bereavement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.