John Leslie Barford
John Leslie Barford (1886–1937) was an English Uranian poet who wrote under the pseudonym of Philebus. According to Timothy D'Arch Smith, he was a doctor in the Merchant Navy. His works, which were privately printed, include Ladslove Lyrics (1918), Young Things (1921), Fantasies (1923) and Whimsies (1934).
John Leslie Barford
- Name
- John Leslie Barford
- Born
- 1886
- Died
- 1937
- Occupation
- Uranian poet, doctor
- Known for
- privately printed works
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• Name — John Leslie Barford • Born — 1886 • Died — 1937 • Other Names — Philebus (pseudonym) • Occupation — Uranian poet, doctor • Known for — privately printed works • Notable Works — Ladslove Lyrics, Young Things, Fantasies, Whimsies
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