Edgar A Guest

Edgar A Guest

poet United Kingdom

Edgar A Guest (1881–1959) was a British-born American poet, renowned as the 'People’s Poet' for his accessible and uplifting verse. His work, characterized by simple language and relatable themes, resonated with the general public, making him a beloved figure in American literature. One of his notable lines, 'strangers are friends that we some day meet,' has often been misattributed to W.B. Yeats, highlighting the evolution of this sentiment into a popular aphorism over the decades.

Born on Aug 20, 1881 (144 years old)

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,799
Power
4$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 5,030,000 3,799 $5,100 4$
Totals 1 5,030,000 3,799 $5,100 4$
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Ireland Ireland: Edgar A Guest was a British-born American, known as the 'People’s Poet' for his simple but life-affirming lyrics. 8

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Here it was again, the phantom Yeats quote in an Irish pub in Perpignan – The Irish Times