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The penny poet of Portsmouth

by Katherine Towler (2016)

About this book

"The Penny Poet of Portsmouth is a memoir of the author's friendship with Robert Dunn, a brilliant poet who spent most of his life off the grid in downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire...It is the fable of a shared journey and a portrait of an abiding friendship--a fitting tribute to the Penny Poet of Portsmouth."--Dust jacket, p.[2]

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe penny poet of Portsmouth Lead Character

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