1890

Friendship with Mark Twain

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What happened

In 1890, Ella Wheeler Wilcox developed a friendship with the renowned author Mark Twain. Their relationship was marked by mutual respect and admiration, and they often exchanged ideas about literature and social issues.

Literary impact

This friendship with Twain provided Wilcox with valuable insights into the literary world and influenced her writing. Their discussions on social issues may have inspired her to address similar themes in her own poetry.

Source: Wikipedia

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