Elizabeth’s War with the Christmas Bear
by Norman Dubie
‘Elizabeth’s War with the Christmas Bear’ by Norman Dubie is an unforgettable poem about a Christmas bear that tries to attack Queen Elizabeth I and her reaction.
Norman Dubie is an American poet who was born in Vermont in 1945. He began writing poetry at a young age and has published numerous important collections throughout his career. These include The Everlastings in 1980 and The Volcano in 2010. His work has been translated into more than 30 languages.
‘Elizabeth’s War with the Christmas Bear’ by Norman Dubie is an unforgettable poem about a Christmas bear that tries to attack Queen Elizabeth I and her reaction.
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