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Ogden Nash

Frederic Ogden Nash (August 19, 1902 – May 19, 1971) was an American poet well known for his light verse, of which he wrote over 500 pieces. With his unconventional rhyming schemes, he was declared by The New York Times "the country's best-known producer of humorous poetry." Wikipedia

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American poet (1902–1971)

Born 19 August 1902
Died 19 May 1971

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American poet (1902–1971)

Born 19 August 1902
Died 19 May 1971

Subjects

American Humorous poetry, Poetry, American poetry, Humorous poetry, Poetry (poetic works by one author), Children's poetry, American, Children's fiction, Humorous poetry, American, American wit and humor, Children's poetry, Juvenile literature, Juvenile poetry, Poésie humoristique américaine, Stories in rhyme, American literature, Courage, fiction, Dragons, fiction, History, Literature, Nonsense verses, Baseball, Biography, Children's stories, Christmas, Detective and mystery fiction

Places

Paris, United States, Alabama, Baker Street, California, Florida, Fountain of Youth, Jefferson, John F. Kennedy International Airport, London, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Owl Creek Bridge, Saint Louis, Yoknapatawpha County, rabbit room

People

Ogden Nash (1902-1971), Amanda Wingfield, Archie, C. Auguste Dupin, Caddy, Cindy Morrison, Colonel Killigrew, Colonel Sartoris, Dilsey, Dr. Heidegger, Duncan Ross, E. B. White (1899- ,), E. B. White (1899-), Emily Grierson, Eugene Foster, Homer Barron, Jabez Wilson, Jailer, Jason, Jesus, Jim O'Connor, Jimmy McCann, John Clay, John H. Watson, Katharine S. White

Time

20th century, 1861-65, 1890, Antebellum era

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  • Frederic Ogden Nash

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July 31, 2025 Edited by WikidataBot [sync_author_identifiers_with_wikidata] add wikidata remote identifiers
February 21, 2024 Edited by vivienne Alternate name
February 21, 2024 Edited by vivienne Bio, photo, links, full dates
February 21, 2024 Edited by vivienne Added new photo
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import