The Funeral of a Minor Poet is a poem by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, first published in 1883. It is a reflection on the death of a minor poet, and the lack of recognition he received in life. The poem begins with a description of the funeral procession, and the mourners who have gathered to pay their respects. The speaker then reflects on the poet's life, and how he was never appreciated for his work. He muses on the fact that the poet's death will bring him more recognition than he ever received in life, and that his work will live on long after he is gone. The poem ends with a plea to the reader to remember the poet, and to appreciate the beauty of his work.
By Thomas Bailey Aldrich · First published 1880 · Genre: Poetry, Biography, Fiction