Very, Lydia L. A. (Lydia Louisa Anna), 1823-1901

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Birth 1823
Death 1901
Americans,

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Lydia Louisa Ann Very was born in Salem, Massachusetts, and taught school there. She published poems in various regional periodicals, and illustrated children's books. She also published collections of poetry and her own children's stories. Her brothers, Jones Very and Washington Very, were also prominent regional poets.

From the description of Lydia L.A. Very manuscript hymn, 1854 July 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57520024

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Subjects:

  • American literature
  • Fourth of July
  • Women poets, American

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  • Massachusetts (as recorded)