Foster, Stephen

1. A nineteenth-century American songwriter. He wrote the words and music to some of the country's perennially favorite songs, including “ Oh! Susanna ,” “The Old Folks at Home,” “Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair,” and “Beautiful Dreamer.”

Example Sentences

A remark that would not look well in print escaped Stephen Foster's lips as he threw the paper on his desk.

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He opened the newspaper, folded it twice, and tossed it down on Stephen Foster's desk.

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"I don't think I should hesitate long, if it was a sure thing," Stephen Foster replied, laughingly.

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"Come out when you like," said Stephen Foster, in a voice that lacked warmth and sincerity.

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Jack was curious to know what business took Stephen Foster to town every day, but on that subject the girl never spoke.

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