Basil Bunting

Basil Bunting (1900–1985) was a British poet and translator.

Also recorded as Basil Cheesman Bunting.

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Overview

Born at Benwell & Scotswood in 1900, died at Hexham in 1985.

In detail

Basil Bunting studied at London School of Economics and Political Science, Leighton Park School and Ackworth School. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with MI4, The Times and Evening Chronicle.

Work by Basil Bunting is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.

Distinctions recorded are Cholmondeley Award.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Basil Bunting”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2886803: Basil Bunting

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