1878-1967. English poet and novelist. Early
volumes of poetry such as Salt Water Ballads
1902 were followed by The Everlasting Mercy
1911, a long verse narrative characterized by
its forcefully colloquial language, and
Reynard the Fox 1919. His other works include
the novel Sard Harker 1924, the critical work
Badon Parchments 1947, the children's book
The Box of Delights 1935, and plays. He was
poet laureate from 1930.