Norman MacCaig
Poet (1910-1996) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 85
Norman Alexander MacCaig was a Scottish poet and teacher. His poetry, in modern English, is known for its humour, simplicity of language and great popularity.
Norman MacCaig is read about 24 times a day, in 6 languages.
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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1996 · aged 85
The same award as Norman
William PlomerBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryJames FentonBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
John AgardBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryFleur AdcockBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
Edwin MorganBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryCharles CausleyBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
John AgardBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryFleur AdcockBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryEdwin MorganBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryCharles CausleyBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry