Emma Lazarus

Who wrote the poem that appears by the Statue of Liberty?

Emma Lazarus is famous as the poet of The New Colossus, which appears on the plaque by the Statue of Liberty. A few of the most famous lines are:

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore."

Here are more quotes , from Emma Lazarus. Also, take a look at a review of a collection of her poetry. What do you think of her work?

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