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William Plomer
South African-British writer (1903-1973) · South Africa · On the map · Writers · Died at 69
William Charles Franklyn Plomer was a South African and British novelist, poet and literary editor. He also wrote a series of librettos for Benjamin Britten. He wrote some of his poetry under the pseudonym Robert Pagan.
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About this person
Country
South Africa
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1973 · aged 69
Where to find them
The same award as William
John AgardBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
Norman MacCaigBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
Edwin MorganBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryJames FentonBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry
Edmund BlundenBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for PoetryFleur AdcockBoth received King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry