Frederic Ogden Nash

Born	August 19, 1902 Rye, New York, U.S.
Died	May 19, 1971 (Aged years) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Region	North America
Language	English
Profession	Poet
Education	Harvard University
Period	Contemporary
Movements	Light Verse
Notable Works	Candy is Dandy (1945), The Tale of Custard the Dragon (1936), The Adventures of Isabel (1936)
Awards	National Book Award
Bio	Ogden Nash was an American poet best known for his light verse and humorous poetry that often featured unconventional rhymes and playful wordplay. His works, filled with puns, wordplay, and a keen sense of humor, delighted readers and made him one of the most beloved poets of the 20th century. Nash's ability to find humor in the ordinary and his unique approach to verse earned him widespread popularity.