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Timeless is a good word to apply to roger mcgoughs celebrated poem, here re issued for its 50th anniversary. Summer with monika roger mcgough signed copy oxfam. Roger mcgough books list of books by author roger mcgough. Nov 25, 2004 roger mcgough is one of britains best loved poets and this collection charts his passage from youthful exuberance to the wry reflection of his later years. He was educated at st marys college, crosby, liverpool, and at hull university. Roger mcgough has been one of britains most wellloved poets since his work was included in the penguin anthology, the mersey sound. A summer with monika by roger mcgough 5020393310222 cd. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Born in liverpool, roger mcgough is the author of over fifty books of poetry for both adults and children, as well as editing numerous anthologies. My signpost poems exists to help you find inspiration to write your own poems.
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