Arthur Peterson Poetry

Born in Philadelphia, Arthur Peterson (1851-1932) was the editor of the Saturday Evening Post from 1868 to 1874 and wrote notable works like “Sigurd: A Poem” and “Andvari’s Ring.” His work is praised for its pragmatic wisdom, reflecting the ethos of early American poetry.

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Halloween

‘Halloween’ by Arthur Peterson is a fun children’s poem about meeting fairies on Halloween night.

Arthur Peterson was an American poet who is best known for a select few poems. This piece is certainly his best-known and seems to be a great representation of his style of writing and his interest in specific themes. His publications include 'Sigurd: A Poem' published in 1910 and 'Andvari’s Rin,' published in 1916, among others.

Out I went into the meadow,

Where the moon was shining brightly,

And the oak-tree’s lengthening shadows

On the sloping sward did lean;

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