Wishes
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The poems in this collection are full of beautiful imagery and evocative language. Shorter's use of rhythm and rhyme is masterful, and her poems are a pleasure to read aloud. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish poetry, Celtic mythology, or simply beautiful writing.Book Details
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Dora Sigerson Shorter
Ireland
Dora Maria Sigerson Shorter (16 August 1866 – 6 January 1918) was an Irish poet and sculptor, who after her marriage in 1895 wrote under the name Dora Sigerson Shorter. She was born in County Mayo, Ir...
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