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Wonders and surprises; a collection of poems

1968188 pagesJ. B. Lippincott Company

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This collection gathers a variety of English poems, both classic and contemporary, into a single volume. The anthology is thoughtfully arranged into different thematic sections, offering readers a journey through diverse poetic expressions and styles.

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Phyllis McGinley (March 21, 1905 – February 22, 1978) was an American author of children's books and poetry. Her poetry was in the style of light verse, specializing in humor, satiric tone and the positive aspects of suburban life. She won a Pulitzer prize in 1961. McGinley enjoyed a wide readership in her lifetime, publishing her work in newspapers and women's magazines such as the Ladies Home Journal, as well as in literary periodicals, including The New Yorker, The Saturday Review and The...

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