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ABOUT THE POET- CAROLYN WELLS






























                    Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was an American writer who was famous for books based
                    on mystery. Her famous works are at the sign of the Sphinx (1896), The Jingle book
                    (1899), the story of Betty (1899) etc.

                    In the poem, ‘How to Tell Wild Animals’, the poet has explained the characteristics of
                    various  wild  animals  in  a very funny  way.  She  has  used  language  in a  way that  it
                    generates humour. She is introducing the reader to various kinds of wild animals like
                    Asian lion, Bengal tiger, bear, etc explaining each of the animals in a very humorous
                    way.
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