Douglas Stewart (poet)
Douglas Stewart AO OBE (6 May 1913 – 14 February 1985) was a major twentieth century Australian poet, as well as short story writer, essayist and literary editor. He published 13 collections of poetry, 5 verse plays, including the well-known Fire on the Snow, many short stories and critical essays, and biographies of Norman Lindsay and Kenneth Slessor. He also edited several poetry anthologies.
Douglas Stewart AO OBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 May 1913 Eltham, New Zealand |
| Died | 14 February 1985 (aged 71) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Resting place | Frenchs Forest Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Poet and literary editor |
| Known for | Poetry, Verse Plays, Literary criticism |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Coen, m. 1945 |
| Children | Meg |
His greatest contribution to Australian literature came from his 20 years as literary editor of The Bulletin, his 10 years as a publishing editor with Angus & Robertson, and his lifetime support of Australian writers. Geoffrey Serle, literary critic, has described Stewart as "the greatest all-rounder of modern Australian literature".
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