Lascelles Abercrombie

Poet and literary critic, wrote 'Emperor's Fields'

Lascelles Abercrombie - Poet and literary critic, wrote 'Emperor's Fields'
Born

January 9th, 1881
144 years ago

Died

1938
87 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A poet and literary critic focused on early 20th-century literature, produced influential works that contributed to modern poetry. Notable publications include 'Emperor's Fields' and 'The New World'. Abercrombie also engaged in literary criticism, advocating for poetic forms and exploring the themes of nature and human experience. In addition to poetry, his essays provided insight into the literary developments of the time, impacting the understanding of contemporary literary movements.

Wrote 'Emperor's Fields'

Published essays on modern poetry

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