Burden, Jean

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BURDEN, Jean

BURDEN, Jean. Also writes as Felicia Ames. American, b. 1914. Genres: Poetry, Animals/Pets, Essays. Career: Poetry Ed., Yankee mag., since 1955. Contributor author to Atlantic, Family Weekly, Ladies Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Mademoiselle, Poetry, Georgia Review, American Scholar and others. Pet Ed., Woman's Day, 1973-82. Public Relations Officer, Meals for Millions Foundation, 1956-65; owner, public relations agency, 1966-72. Publications: Naked as the Glass, 1963; Journey Toward Poetry, 1966; (ed.) A Celebration of Cats, 1974; The Classic Cats, 1975; The Woman's Day Book of Hints for Cat Owners, 1980, 1984; Taking Light from Each Other, 1992. AS FELICIA AMES: The Cat You Care For, 1968; The Dog You Care For, 1968; The Bird You Care For, 1970; The Fish You Care For, 1971. Address: 1129 Beverly Way, Altadena, CA 91001, U.S.A.

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