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Phyllis McGinley

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American writer and poet (1905–1978)

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Phyllis McGinley was an American writer, poet, and children's writer. She was born in Ontario on 21 March 1905 and died in New York City on 22 February 1978. A Catholic, she was educated at the University of Utah and the University of Southern California. Her professional work focused on children's literature and poetry, and she was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

McGinley received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the Laetare Medal. Her recognized works include *A subtreasury of American humor*, *Prentice Hall Literature--Silver*, *The United States in Literature*, *Prentice Hall Literature--Bronze*, and *The love letters of Phyllis McGinley*. She is also noted for her inclusion in the Pulitzer Prize collection.

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Born
21 March 1905
Died
22 February 1978
Works
44

Top works

  • A subtreasury of American humor
  • Prentice Hall Literature--Silver
  • The United States in Literature [with three long stories] -- Seventh Edition
  • Prentice Hall Literature--Bronze
  • The love letters of Phyllis McGinley

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Phyllis
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Ontario
Place of death
New York City
Languages spoken
English language
Religion
Catholicism
Field of work
poetry
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date of death
1978-02-22
date of birth
1905-03-21
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