Helen Maud Merrill facts for kids
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Helen Maud Merrill
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"A Woman of the Century"
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| Born | May 5, 1865 Bangor, Maine |
| Died | DOD unknown |
| Pen name | Samantha Spriggins |
| Occupation | litterateur, poet |
| Nationality | American |
| Notable works | "The Angel in the Stone" |
Helen Maud Merrill (born May 5, 1865) was an American writer and poet. She was known for her creative writing. Helen also used the pen name Samantha Spriggins. Her first poem was published in the Waterville Sentinel in 1882. Over the next ten years, she wrote many poems. These appeared in popular magazines like St. Nicholas Magazine. She also worked as an editor.
Early Life and Writing Career
Helen Maud Merrill was born in Bangor, Maine, on May 5, 1865. From 1881 to 1887, she lived in Bucksport, Maine. When she was a child, Helen was often sick. Her mother took great care of her.
In 1889, Helen moved to Portland, Maine. There, she joined several writing groups. She showed a talent for writing from a young age. Starting in 1882, she wrote both stories and poems for newspapers.
Humor and Honored Works
Helen wrote funny stories using her pen name, "Samantha Spriggins." Many people enjoyed reading these stories. In 1885, she wrote a poem about the death of General Ulysses S. Grant. She sent it to his wife, who thanked her for it.
Helen also wrote special poems and songs. These were for the anniversaries of the Grand Army of the Republic. This group was for soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Her work was highly praised. She was mentioned in a book called Poets of Maine. Her poem "The Angel in the Stone" was chosen to show her writing style.
