J. C. Squire
English poet and literary historian
Born
April 2nd, 1884
141 years ago
Died
1958
67 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1884, a significant figure in English literature and poetry. Served as the editor of the influential magazine 'New Verse'. Authored various poetry collections and explored historical themes in literary criticism. Contributed to the understanding of the works of contemporaries and past poets, shaping the literary landscape of the time.
Edited 'New Verse'
Published poetry collections
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