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Pocahontas County native McNeill's mastery of Appalachian life and dialects made her a distinctive voice in American poetry. Her debut collection, Gauley Mountain, showcased her skill with imagery and rhythm. Later works like The Milkweed Ladies and Hill Daughter broadened her appeal. As West Virginia’s poet laureate (1979-1993), McNeill’s cultural legacy extends beyond literature to education.
