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Les Murray

Les Murray (1938–2019) was an Australian poet, translator and writer.

Also recorded as Les A. Murray; Leslie Murray; Leslie Alban Murray; Leslie Allen Murray; Leslie A. Murray; Leslie Alan Murray.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Leslie Allan Murray.

Born at Nabiac in 1938, died at Taree in 2019.

In detail

Les Murray studied at University of Sydney and Taree High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are poetry.

Employment is recorded with Australian National University.

Distinctions recorded are King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry, Kenneth Slessor Prize for Poetry, Christopher Brennan Award and Australian National Living Treasure.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Les Murray (poet)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q259841: Les Murray

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