Reese, Lizette Woodworth, 1856-1935

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Miss Lizette W. Reese (1856-1935) taught school in Baltimore, Maryland for 45 years. She retired in 1921 and concentrated her efforts as a poetess. Many collections of her poems were published in book form.

From the description of Papers, 1928-1934. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122498089

American writer.

From the description of Letter [manuscript] : Baltimore, Maryland, to Wilbur Needham, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1923 November 9. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647805920

Lizette Woodworth Reese was an American poet. Flourishing in the early part of the 20th century, she wrote personal, straightforward poems in traditional forms, taking her inspiration from her observations of the world around her. Her work foreshadows the 20th century transition from artificial Victorian verse to the dynamic, creative voice of Modern poets.

From the description of Lizette Woodworth Reese letter and poems, 1929-1934. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50217923

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Birth 1856-01-09

Death 1935-12-17

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Americans

English

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