Stephen Spender
English author and poet with literary acclaim
Born
February 28th, 1909
116 years ago
Died
July 16th, 1995
30 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English author and poet, contributions spanned poetry, essays, and criticism. Worked in the mid-20th century and was associated with the Movement, a group of poets. The body of work includes exploration of themes such as social injustice and personal experience. Noteworthy publications include 'The Making of a Poem' and 'The Temple', which reflect deep engagement with the world and language. Spender also served in various editorial roles and was involved with organizations promoting poetry and literature.
Published 'The Making of a Poem'
Contributed essays to major literary journals
Advocated for social justice in poetry
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