Phyllis McGinley

Phyllis McGinley was born on March 21, 1905 in Oregon. Remembered for both her children's literature and her poetry, she published such acclaimed works as The Most Wonderful Doll in the World (1950), Boys Are Awful (1962), and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Times Three: Selected Verse from Three Decades (1960).
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🎂 Phyllis McGinley - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

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Occupation Poet
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born March 21, 1905 (Oregon)
Birthday March 21
Town/City Oregon
Nationality Oregon

🌙 Zodiac

Phyllis McGinley’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Phyllis McGinley was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

Remembered for both her children's literature and her poetry, she published such acclaimed works as The Most Wonderful Doll in the World (1950), Boys Are Awful (1962), and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Times Three: Selected Verse from Three Decades (1960).

Before Fame

Before beginning her literary career, she taught school, worked as a Journalist, was employed by an ad agency, and earned a degree in musical theatre from the University of Utah. She published her first poetry collection, On the Contrary, in 1934.

Trivia

She appeared on the June 1965 cover of Time magazine.

Family Life

Born in Oregon to Julia and Daniel McGinley, she later married Charles Hayden and raised two children, including a Writer daughter named Julie Hayden.

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Fellow poet Sylvia Plath criticized McGinley for her use of light verse.

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