Poems by First Ladies: The First-Ever Anthology - Various

Poems by First Ladies: The First-Ever Anthology is a poetry collection by Various. Presented in paperback, it brings together verse written by fifteen First Ladies.

Key details

• Paperback format
• 176 pages
• Published by Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 13 February 2026
• ISBN: 9780486853673
• Dimensions: 127 x 203 mm

Synopsis

This anthology gathers poems by fifteen First Ladies, offering a distinctive record of their voices across American history. Highlights include Louisa Adams reflecting on the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the same day, Mary Todd Lincoln’s satire that almost resulted in a duel, sonnets by Dolley Madison, and valentines by Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama; Lou Hoover also likens “Presidents’ Wives” to “twins”.

Positioned as a sequel to Poems by Presidents: The First-Ever Anthology, the selection foregrounds the achievements of First Ladies and considers their influence on the nation, while tracing changing gender norms and the realities of women’s lives over time. A considered choice for readers interested in poetry and American political history.

Rackhams Reference : MBVCRQJFE6