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",
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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