Who was the only poet honoured with the title “Poet Laureate of Michigan".

Who was the only poet honoured with the title “Poet Laureate of Michigan". Correct Answer Edgar A. Guest

The correct answer is 'Edgar A. Guest'.

Key Points

•  Edgar A. Guest (Edgar Albert Guest)  was a British-born American poet.
• He was known as the 'People's Poet' as his poems were often about the everyday life. His poems were popular in North America.
• His poems were positive and inspirational.
• Guest remains the  first and only  'Poet Laureate of Michigan' and he held the title from 1952 to 1959. 
• Home Rhymes, from Breakfast Table Chat ,The Panama Canal, and  A Heap o' Livin'  are some of his famous poems.

  Thus, it is clear that  'Edgar A. Guest' was the only poet to be honoured with the title "Poet of Michigan". Additional Information

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