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Alice Duer Miller (July 28, 1874 – August 22, 1942) was an American writer whose poetry actively influenced political opinion. Her feminist verses influenced political opinion during the American suffrage movement, and her verse novel The White Cliffs influenced political thought during the U.S.'s entry into World War II.
Alice Duer Miller (born July 28, 1874, Staten Island, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 22, 1942, New York, N.Y.) was an American writer whose work—mostly her light, entertaining novels set among the upper classes—were frequently adapted for stage and film.
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Alice Duer Miller was a poet, novelist, and screenwriter who wrote satirical sketches about gender inequality and influenced the suffragist movement. Learn about her life, works, and legacy on the Poetry Foundation website.
Alice Duer Miller (1874-1942) was a poet and a leader of the women's suffrage movement in the US. She wrote satirical poems, novels, and screenplays that challenged social and political norms.
Jun 4, 2017 · Learn about Alice Duer Miller, a wealthy New Yorker who became a writer and a suffrage advocate. Read her biography, quotations, and poems that mock anti-suffrage arguments and celebrate women's rights.
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Dec 30, 2015 · Alice Duer Miller’s analysis of contemporary politics not only made anti-suffragist politicians look stupid. It also made her (and women like her) look completely capable of participating...
Sep 25, 2006 · Learn about Alice Duer Miller (1874 - 1942), an American poet and novelist who wrote The White Cliffs, a best-selling long poem that influenced the USA to join the war. Read her unavailable poetry, such as Forsaking All Others, a novel in verse.
