Walter de la Mare
Walter de la Mare
Walter de la Mare in 1924 (photo by Lady Ottoline Morrell)
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an English poet, short story writer and novelist. He is probably best remembered for his works for children, for his poem "The Listeners",
Born
Walter John de la Mare 25 April 1873 Charlton, Kent, England
Died
22 June 1956 (aged 83) Twickenham, Middlesex, England
Occupation
Writer
adultbasic
Britain
era
1800+
Genre
Poetry, supernatural fiction, children's literature
Notable awards
James Tait Black Memorial Prize 1921 Carnegie Medal 1947