Bernard O'Dowd

Australian journalist and poet

Bernard O'Dowd - Australian journalist and poet
Born

April 11th, 1866
159 years ago

Died

1953
72 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

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Contributed significantly to Australian literature and journalism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Authored numerous poems, essays, and articles, focusing on social issues and human rights. Played a key role in advocating for Australia's literary identity and independence. Involved in several literary movements and often engaged in political discussions through writings.

Published important collections of poetry including 'The Bear' and 'In the Beginning'

Served as an editor for various newspapers and literary journals

Participated in significant literary and cultural debates of the time

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