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Ciardi

American  
[chahr-dee] / ˈtʃɑr di /

noun

  1. John, 1916–86, U.S. poet.


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An illustration from “The Monster Den, or Look What Happened at My House — and to It,” by John Ciardi, which the Book Review chose as one of the best illustrated children’s books in 1966.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2019

“He’s almost like a child. He wants to deal with it in his own way,” Mr. Ciardi said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 5, 2018

My favorite is from American poet John Ciardi, evidently a fan of sunny-side up eggs.

From The Guardian • May 24, 2016

Albert Ciardi says Nero will fight the move.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2012

There is Beppe Ciardi, the father; Guglielmo, the son; and Emma, the daughter.

From The Galleries of the Exposition by Neuhaus, Eugen