Allen Curnow

Allen Curnow (1911–2001) was a New Zealand poet, writer and university teacher.

Also recorded as Thomas Allen Monro Curnow.

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Overview

Also worked under the name Whim-Wham.

Born at Timaru in 1911, died in 2001.

In detail

Allen Curnow studied at University of Canterbury, University of Auckland and Christchurch Boys' High School. the recorded working language is English.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Cholmondeley Award, King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry and Order of New Zealand.

Sources

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    “Allen Curnow”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1463635: Allen Curnow

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