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Walter John de la Mare OM CH ( / ˈdɛləˌmɛər /; [1] 25 April 1873 – 22 June 1956) was an English poet, short story writer and novelist. He is probably best remembered for his works for children, for his poem "The Listeners", [2] and for his psychological horror short fiction, including "Seaton's Aunt" and "All Hallows".
Walter de la Mare, born on April 25, 1873 in London, is considered one of modern literature’s chief exemplars of the romantic imagination. His complete works form a sustained treatment of romantic themes: dreams, death, rare states of mind and emotion, fantasy worlds of childhood, and the pursuit…
Famous poet / 1873-1956 • Ranked #45 in the top 500 poets. Walter de la Mare was a British poet, short story writer, and novelist whose work continues to enchant readers with its explorations of childhood, dreams, and the supernatural.
Jun 18, 2024 · Walter de la Mare (born April 25, 1873, Charlton, Kent, England—died June 22, 1956, Twickenham, Middlesex) was a British poet and novelist with an unusual power to evoke the ghostly, evanescent moments in life.
Walter de la Mare, born on April 25, 1873 in London, is considered one of modern literature’s chief exemplars of the romantic imagination. His complete works form a sustained treatment of romantic themes: dreams, death, rare states of mind and emotion, fantasy worlds of childhood,...
Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was the prolific author of many volumes of poetry, short stories and novels, including one of the most enduringly popular poems in the English language, ‘The Listeners’. Born in Charlton, Kent, he was educated at St. Paul’s Cathedral Choir School in London.
Walter John de la Mare was an English poet known for his imaginative romantic writing, producing a wide array of literary works, such as novels, poetry collections, and children’s books. Some of his work has been included in a number of horror collections; however, they had far more of a supernatural element than pure horror.
The Official Walter de la Mare Society Website contains news, upcoming events, recent de la Mare related publications as well biographical, critical and works.
Walter de la Mare, born on April 25, 1873 in London, is considered one of modern literature’s chief exemplars of the romantic imagination. His complete works form a sustained treatment of romantic themes: dreams, death, rare states of mind and emotion, fantasy worlds of childhood,...
Walter de la Mare was born on April 25, 1873, in London. He is the author of numerous books, including The Listeners (Constable & Company, 1912) and The Veil and Other Poems (Constable & Company, 1921). He died on June 22, 1956.
