Frances Brackett Damon

Frances Brackett Damon (, Brackett; pen name, Percy Larkin; May 21, 1857 – December 13, 1939) was an American writer of poetry, short stories, essays, playlets, and novels. She was also an editor of the literary magazines, The Quiet Hours and The Tally Ho. She wrote many short stories for young persons, and some reform correspondence. Among her works are the poetry collection, The Bodfish Road,

Early life and education Frances (nicknamed "Fannie" or "Fanny") Lewis Brackett was born on May 21, 1857, in a farmhouse on the outskirts of Dexter, Maine. She lived for seventeen years on a farm in that town. Her parents were Nathan Goodwin Brackett (1819-1905) and Mary Elizabeth Towle (1824-1913).

Personal life On December 1, 1883, she married Lyman Roscoe Damon (1855-1948); he had been in the same class at school. Their first year of married life was spent on her husband's farm in Dixmont, Maine. Subsequently, they removed to the Dexter home. Damon was not a member of any religious organization. As she explained it:— "I cannot be one with any denomination in the world, not because I see so many flaws, but, in truth, because I see so many virtues, in them all. I have my creed; I am content."

After a long illness, Frances Brackett Damon died at her home in Dexter, December 13, 1939.

Selected works Poetry The Bodfish Road (1901) "The Wind-Flower"

Novels Idlewise A Daughter of Pharaoh