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John Updike’s "Child's Calendar" presents a simple, anthology of twelve poems, each corresponding to a month of the year. The verses capture everyday activities in a child’s life while mirroring the weather and seasons that shift from January through December. The work is a gentle, seasonal journey through childhood, written in clear, accessible verse.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: John Updike
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