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(Autor) Roger McGoughRoger McGough has drawn together poems about eyes, ears, noses, mouths and hands as well as poems about touching, eating, tasting, hearing and seeing, by classic and contemporary poets such as Carol Ann Duffy, Ian McMillan, John Hegley, Langston Hughes, William Wordsworth, Vernon Scannell and Michael Rosen.
Roger McGough
Roger McGough is a British poet, playwright, and broadcaster known for his wit, humor, and accessibility in his poetry. He was a key member of the Liverpool Poets alongside Adrian Henri and Brian Patten in the 1960s.
McGough's most notable works include "Summer with Monika," "The Mersey Sound," and "The Way Things Are." His poetry often explores everyday life, love, and social issues with a playful and satirical tone.
His contributions to literature include making poetry more accessible to a wider audience through his engaging performances and radio broadcasts. McGough's impact on the literary genre of poetry has been significant, inspiring generations of poets with his innovative style and approach.
One of his most famous works is "The Mersey Sound," a bestselling poetry anthology that helped popularize contemporary poetry in the UK. McGough's work continues to be celebrated for its humor, insight, and lasting relevance.
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