15 Questions
What inspired Edwin Markham's poem 'The Man with the Hoe'?
A painting by Jean-François Millet
Where was 'The Man with the Hoe' first presented as a public poetry reading?
At a New Year's Eve party
Which newspaper first published 'The Man with the Hoe' in January 1899?
San Francisco Examiner
What was the impact of 'The Man with the Hoe' according to philosopher Jay William Hudson?
"the battle-cry of the next thousand years"
How many languages has 'The Man with the Hoe' been translated into?
37 languages
In what year was 'The Man with the Hoe' first presented as a public poetry reading?
1898
Where did Edwin Markham's poem 'The Man with the Hoe' appear after its initial public poetry reading?
San Francisco Examiner
Which collection includes 'The Man with the Hoe' as the opening poem?
The Man with a Hoe and Other Poems
According to Jay William Hudson, what did he call 'The Man with the Hoe'?
The battle-cry of the next thousand years
How much did 'The Man with the Hoe' earn Edwin Markham over 33 years?
$250,000
What is the symbolic representation in the poem 'The Man with the Hoe'?
A laborer leaning upon his hoe
In which year was 'The Man with the Hoe' first presented as a public poetry reading?
1898
Who called 'The Man with the Hoe' 'the battle-cry of the next thousand years'?
Jay William Hudson
Which painter's work inspired Edwin Markham's poem 'The Man with the Hoe'?
Jean-François Millet
How much did 'The Man with the Hoe' earn Markham over 33 years?
$250,000
Study Notes
Inspiration and Background
- Edwin Markham's poem 'The Man with the Hoe' was inspired by a painting by French artist Jean-François Millet.
First Publication and Presentation
- 'The Man with the Hoe' was first presented as a public poetry reading in 1898.
- The poem was first published in the San Francisco Examiner newspaper in January 1899.
Impact and Reception
- According to philosopher Jay William Hudson, 'The Man with the Hoe' had a significant impact, calling it "the battle-cry of the next thousand years".
- Hudson also referred to the poem as "the greatest poem of the century".
Translation and Collection
- 'The Man with the Hoe' has been translated into over 30 languages.
- The poem is the opening poem in Markham's collection "The Man with the Hoe and Other Poems".
Symbolism and Earnings
- The poem's symbolic representation is of the working class and the struggle for social justice.
- 'The Man with the Hoe' earned Edwin Markham over $100,000 over 33 years, a significant amount at the time.
Test your knowledge on the 1898 poem 'The Man with the Hoe' by Edwin Markham and its historical background, including its inspiration from Jean-François Millet's painting and its reception in the media.
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