MONROE, HARRIET, an American poet; born in Chicago, Ill., Dec. 23, 1860. She wrote “Columbian Ode” (1892), composed for the opening of the World's Columbian Exposition; “Valeria,” etc. (1892); “John Wellborn Root” (1896); “Passing Show” (1903); “Dance of the Seasons” (1911); “You and I” (1914), Editor “Poetry” magazine since 1912.