Brooks

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Gwendolyn Elizabeth 1917–2000 American poet

Brooks

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Phillips 1835–1893 American bishop

Brooks

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Van Wyck van-ˈwīk How to pronounce Brooks (audio)
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1886–1963 American essayist and critic

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“Brooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brooks. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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