Ogden Nash

Born

1902-08-19

Died

1971-05-19

Birthplace

Rye, New York, USA

Biography

Frederic Ogden Nash (August 19, 1902 — May 19, 1971) was an American poet well known for his light verse, of which he wrote more than 500 pieces. With his unconventional rhyming schemes, he was declared by The New York Times to be the country's best-known producer of humorous poetry.