John Godfrey Saxe
American poet (1816-1887) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 70
John Godfrey Saxe I was an American poet known for his re-telling of the Indian parable "The Blind Men and the Elephant", which introduced the story to a western audience.
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1816 to 1887 · aged 70
