This collection of poetry from sisters Alice and Phoebe Cary showcases their unique voices and contributions to American literature. Their work is celebrated for its emotional intensity, lyricism, and political messages. This edition includes a memorial written by Mary Clemmer, detailing the lives and careers of these important poets. The Poetical Works of Alice and Phoebe Cary is a must-read for anyone interested in nineteenth-century American literature and poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.