Peter Porter
Poet and educator, wrote 'The Last Innocent'
Born
February 16th, 1929
96 years ago
Died
April 23rd, 2010
14 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Australia
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Born in 1929, a poet and educator contributed significantly to contemporary poetry in Australia and England. Porter emigrated to Australia from England in 1951 but returned to the UK in 1961. His poetry featured wit and emotional depth, often reflecting on themes of loss and identity. His collections include 'The Last Innocent' and 'The Cost of Seriousness'. Alongside poetry, engaged in teaching and mentoring young writers, influencing future generations of poets.
Published poetry collection 'The Last Innocent'
Won the Australian National Poetry Award in 1981
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