Phyllis Lee

Phyllis Lee

by Oliver Herford

Phyllis Lee is a humorous poem by Oliver Herford, originally published in his 1918 collection *The Laughing Willow*. The poem, which was chosen for the Weekly Poetry Project on October 1, 2023, follows the humorous woes of both the artist and his model, who are struggling to achieve artistic perfection. The poem is lighthearted and engaging, relying on witty wordplay and clever observations about human nature to create a playful and relatable narrative.

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Oliver Herford

United Kingdom

Oliver Herford was an English writer, artist, and illustrator.      He was born in Sheffield, England on 2 December 1860 to Rev. Brooke Herford and Hannah Hankinson...

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