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Elizabeth Virginia Raplee

1900–1982

A little-known American poet whose work appeared in early 20th-century magazines, she left behind a small but striking trail of verse that still catches curious readers today.

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To a Skull on My Bookshelf

To a Skull on My Bookshelf

by Elizabeth Virginia Raplee

About the author

Elizabeth Virginia Raplee (1900–1982) was an American writer best remembered for poetry published in the early 20th century. The clearest source found here is her Wikidata entry, which confirms her name and life dates, and a surviving publication record shows her poem To a Skull on My Bookshelf still circulating in library and reprint listings.

Very little biographical detail could be confirmed from reliable sources during this search, so it is best to describe her as an obscure poet rather than fill in uncertain background. What does stand out is the lasting interest in her work: even with so little personal information readily available, readers are still able to discover individual poems under her full name.

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