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The Hopeful Trout and Other Limericks

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John Ciardi
John Ciardi

John Ciardi was an American poet born on June 24, 1916, and died on March 30, 1986. Known for his clear and direct style of poetry, he had a profound impact on 20th-century American poetry. more

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