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Charles Causley

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Cornish poet and educator (1917-2003)

United KingdomWritersLived 1917 to 2003 · aged 86
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Charles Stanley Causley CBE FRSL was a Cornish poet, school teacher and writer. His work is often noted for its simplicity and directness as well as its associations with folklore, legends and magic, especially when linked to his native Cornwall.

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Former National School, Launceston, where Causley was both pupil and teacherFormer National School, Launceston, where Causley was both pupil and teacherCausley's grave in St Thomas Churchyard in Launceston, Cornwall, is barely 100 yards from where he was bornCausley's grave in St Thomas Churchyard in Launceston, Cornwall, is barely 100 yards from where he was born

Awards 6

2000Heywood Hill Literary Prize
1982honorary Master of Arts
1971Cholmondeley Award
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature

Connected to Charles 6

Gail EmmsAlso won honorary Master of ArtsJames FentonAlso won King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryBhanu KapilAlso won Cholmondeley AwardD. M. ThomasAlso won Cholmondeley AwardMichael LongleyAlso won King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryStan BarstowAlso won honorary Master of Arts

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 2003 · aged 86
Wikipedia
8 languages

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