In Earthen Bowls

By Nellie Burget Miller

"In Earthen Bowls" is a poignant and evocative collection of verse by Nellie Burget Miller, a celebrated figure in early 20th-century American letters and the second Poet Laureate of Colorado. The collection showcases Miller's ability to find profound spiritual and aesthetic value in the common elements of daily existence and the natural world. Her poems explore themes of domesticity, the resilient spirit of the American West, and the quiet beauty of the landscape, all rendered with a rhythmic grace and emotional clarity.

The title serves as a metaphor for the human condition-the idea that life's most precious experiences and insights are often contained within simple, humble vessels. As a significant voice for women writers of her era, Miller provides a unique perspective on the intersection of nature and the soul. This work is an essential piece of regional American literature, reflecting the cultural and environmental sensibilities of the 1920s. Readers will find in "In Earthen Bowls" a timeless appreciation for the ordinary and an enduring testament to the power of traditional lyrical poetry.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025512405
• ISBN13: 9781025512402
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"