Rosa Major
1832–1916 (age 84)
Biography
Rosa Major penned verses that reflected the tenderness and turbulence of her era, offering readers a sympathetic lens through which to consider the joys and trials of everyday life. Her poetry spoke with clarity and calm, inviting contemplation of the bonds that united families and communities.
Though she preferred a quiet life, her words moved those who encountered them, and she remains remembered for the heartfelt sensitivity she brought both to her art and her private relationships.