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The Good-Natured Girls by Jane Taylor

By Jane Taylor

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Two good little children, named Mary and Ann, Both happily live, as good girls always can; And though they are not either sullen or mute, They seldom or never are heard to dispute. If one wants a thing that the other would like­ Well,­what do they do? Must they quarrel and strike? No, each is so willing to give up her own, That such disagreements are there never known. If one of them happens to have something nice, Directly she offers her sister a slice;

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"Two good little children, named Mary and Ann,..."

"The Good-Natured Girls" by Jane Taylor is a deep english poem consisting of 24 lines. This English poem by Jane Taylor demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Two good little children, named Mary and Ann, Both happily live, as good girls always can;...", this piece explores themes of deep through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Jane Taylor's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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Jane Taylor (1783–1824) was an English poet who wrote "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" (1806) with her sister Ann. The Taylor sisters' children's poetry collections were enormously influential and helped establish the genre of children's verse.

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