Nora Perry (1831–1896) was an American poet, journalist, and author of children's literature. Throughout her career, she balanced her creative writing with active journalism, notably serving for several years as the Boston correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. Her journalistic work provided a steady foundation for her prolific literary output, which spanned poetry, short stories, and novels.
As a poet, Perry gained recognition for her lyrical and accessible verse. Her poetry was compiled in several notable collections during the late nineteenth century, including After the Ball (1875), Her Lover's Friend (1879), New Songs and Ballads (1886), and Legends and Lyrics (1890). Her poems often captured the social nuances and emotional landscapes of her era.
In addition to her poetry, Perry was a successful writer of fiction, with a particular focus on stories for young readers. Her juvenile and adult fiction titles included The Tragedy of the Unexpected (1880), the novel For a Woman (1885), and A Flock of Girls and their Friends (1887). Her work continued to be published posthumously, cementing her reputation as a versatile contributor to nineteenth-century American letters.
