The Rose of Dawn: A Tale of the South Sea

Helen Hay Whitney, née Helen Julia Hay, was an American poet and philanthropist born on March 5, 1875, in Cleveland, Ohio. Whitney was a woman of distinction in the literary community of the early 20th century, married to financier and diplomat Payne Whitney. Despite her affluence, she was notable for her vibrant poetic contributions and patronage of the arts. Her body of work reflects a deep sens...