This book contains Charlotte Perkins Gilman's first collection of poetry, coupled with almost eighty previously uncollected pieces. A wonderful compendium that is sure to be of interest to keen lovers of poetry, 'In This Our World' is a great example of Gilman's unique style and unrelenting passion for her subject matter. A book worthy of a place atop any bookshelf, this text constitutes a veritable must-have for fans and collectors of Gilman's prolific work. The poems contained herein include: 'Birth', 'Nature's Answer', 'The Commonplace',' A Common Inference', 'The Rock and the Sea', 'The Lion Path', 'Reinforcements', 'Heroism', 'Fire with Fire', 'The Shield', and many, many more. Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860 - 1935) was an influential American sociologist, feminist, academic-lecturer, novelist and poet. We are proud to republish this antique book, complete with a new biography of the author.