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Stephen Spender

Stephen Spender (1909–1995) was a British poet, writer and essayist.

Also recorded as Sir Stephen Harold Spender; Sir Stephen Spender.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Stephen Harold Spender.

Born at Kensington in 1909, died at London in 1995.

In detail

Stephen Spender studied at University College, Oxford, Gresham's School and Blundell's School. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with University College London, University of Cincinnati and National Fire Service. Positions recorded include Booker Prize judge. Membership is recorded of German Academy for Language and Literature, Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire, King’s / Queen’s Gold Medal for Poetry, Knight Bachelor and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Stephen Spender”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q448764: Stephen Spender

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