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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Poet
Writer |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Georgian_Poetry
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| gptkbp:awards |
Honorary_Doctorate_from_the_University_of_Wales
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| gptkbp:birthDate |
1871-07-03
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| gptkbp:bornIn |
gptkb:Newport,_Wales
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| gptkbp:deathDate |
1940-09-26
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| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_College_London
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| gptkbp:genre |
Autobiography
Lyric poetry Nature poetry |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William H. Davies
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Ted_Hughes
gptkb:Dylan_Thomas gptkb:Philip_Larkin |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:William_Wordsworth
gptkb:John_Keats gptkb:Walt_Whitman |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Welsh
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Contributed to various literary magazines
His work was celebrated for its simplicity and depth Participated in the literary scene of early 20th century Britain His legacy continues to inspire modern poets. His life was marked by hardship and resilience His poetry was influenced by his love for nature His works are studied in literature courses today Published first collection of poems in 1911 Published over 30 books during his lifetime Worked as a tramp in his youth Wrote extensively about nature and the outdoors His poetry often reflects his experiences as a wanderer Travelled_across_the_United_States Became_a_member_of_the_Royal_Society_of_Literature |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp
The Bird of Paradise Songs of Joy |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Poet
Essayist Playwright |
| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
Llandrindod_Wells,_Wales
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Helen_Davies
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