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Ogden Nash

Ogden Nash

US
Birth: 1902-08-19 , Rye (Nova Iorque)
Death: 1971-05-19 , Baltimore
Ogden Nash was an American poet, best known for his unconventional, humorous verse. His poems often played with language, featuring irregular rhyme schemes and invented words. Nash's work provided lighthearted social commentary, tackling everyday life and common human foibles with wit and originality. His unique style made him a beloved figure in American literature, accessible to a wide audience.
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The Hippopotamus

The Hippopotamus
Behold the hippopotamus!
We laugh at how he looks to us,
And yet in moments dank and grim,
I wonder how we look to him.
Peace, peace, thou hippopotamus!
We really look all right to us,
As you no doubt delight the eye
Of other hippopotami.
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Animals and Nature Consciousness and Self-Knowledge Humor e Ironia

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