Witchflower Days: Poets, Poets, Poets. . .and Dickens

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Thursday, June 30, 2005

Poets, Poets, Poets. . .and Dickens

Birthday of poet Ann Taylor, born in Islington, England (1782), writer of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." Birthday of poet and playwright John Gay, born in Barnstaple, England (1832), best known for his play The Beggar's Opera, first performed in 1728. A story of thieves and highwaymen, it ran for... Sign in to see full entry.

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