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Phyllis McGinley

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 Atlantic. She also held nearly a dozen honorary degrees – "including one from the stronghold of strictly masculine pride, Dartmouth College" (from the dust jacket of Sixpence in Her Shoe (copy 1964)). Time Magazine featured McGinley on its cover on June 18, 1965.
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American writer and poet (1905–1978)

Born 21 March 1905
Died 22 February 1978

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  • Cover of: Lucy McLockett.
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    First published in 1959 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: Mince pie and mistletoe.
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    First published in 1961 — 2 editions
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  • Cover of: How Mrs. Santa Claus saved Christmas.
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  • Cover of: The B book
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  • Cover of: Boys are awful.
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  • Cover of: Confessions of a reluctant optimist: poems.
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    First published in 1973 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: A girl and her room
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  • Cover of: The horse who had his picture in the paper.
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  • Cover of: Man against woman: a vade mecum for the weaker sex and a caution to women.
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  • Cover of: Kitty on the Farm
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  • Cover of: Wonders and surprises; a collection of poems
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    First published in 1968 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Never underestimate the power of a woman!: A man's guide to women.
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American writer and poet (1905–1978)

Born 21 March 1905
Died 22 February 1978

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Fiction, Children's fiction, Poetry, Juvenile fiction, Juvenile poetry, Christmas, Christmas poetry, American poetry, Drama, American Authors, American drama, American literature, Brothers and sisters, Children's literature, American, Classic Literature, Families, Family, Fiction, general, History, Human relations, Interpersonal relations, Mothers and daughters, Mothers and sons, Women, Young men

Places

Missouri, Saint Louis, United States, Alabama, Calcutta, England, Florida, Fountain of Youth, Glendale College Library, Illinois River, India, Larchmont, Massachusetts, New England, New York (State), Oklahoma, Owl Creek Bridge, Ozark Mountains, Saint Louis (Mo.), Salem Village, Surrey, Tahlequah, Westchester County

People

Amanda Wingfield, Jim O'Connor, Laura Wingfield, Tom Wingfield, Billy Colman, Colonel Killigrew, Devil, Dr. Heidegger, E. B. White (1899- ,), E. B. White (1899-), Ethelred, Faith Brown, Fortunato, Goodman Brown, Goody Cloyse, Grandpa, Grimesby Roylott, Helen Stoner, John H. Watson, Katharine S. White, Lady Fortunato, Little Ann, Luchresi, Madeline Usher, Mama

Time

20th century, 1600s, 1861-1865, 19th century, 20th Century, American Civil War, Civil War, carnival

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