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John Sleigh Pudney (19 January 1909 – 10 November 1977) was a British poet, journalist and author. He was known especially for his popular poetry written during the Second World War , but he also wrote novels, short stories and children's fiction.
John Pudney was a British poet, journalist, and editor. Born in Langley Marish, England, he befriended W.H. Auden and Benjamin Britten while studying at Gresham’s School. After leaving school at 16, Pudney began publishing poetry while working as a journalist for the BBC.
John Sleigh Pudney was a British journalist and writer. He was known for short stories, poetry, non-fiction and children's fiction. He was born in at Langley Marish and educated at Gresham's School, Holt, where he was a friend of W. H. Auden, leaving school at the age of sixteen in 1925.
John Sleigh Pudney, British poet, novelist, editor, and journalist was born on January 19, 1909, in Langley, Buckinghamshire, England. The only son of Henry William Pudney and Mabel Sleigh Pudney, he was reared in the country, but was sent away for his education to Gresham's Hall, Holt.
- Pudney, John, 1909-1977
- 3 boxes (1 linear foot), 1 galley folder
- 1850-1977 (bulk 1926-1976)
- John Pudney Papers
He was an extraordinarily prolific writer, producing twenty collections of poetry, dozens of novels, children's books, short stories and two plays. His non-fiction included a history of lavatories, The Smallest Room, and an official history of the Battle of Malta.
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- November 10, 1977
- January 19, 1909
John Pudney has 156 books on Goodreads with 295 ratings. John Pudney’s most popular book is Lewis Carroll and His World.
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