2. Basics Date of birth: 9th August 1922 Birthplace: Coventry, Warwickshire, Engand Nationality: British Occupation: Poet, Librarian, Novelist, Jazz Critic Date of Death: 2nd December 1985 (aged 65)
3. Known work First poetry book: The North Ship (1945) First novels: Jill (1946) A Girl In Winter (1947) Others: The Less Decieved The Witsun Weddings (1964 High Windows (1974)
4. Awards He was offerend Poet Laureate in 1984 but declined and continued to be a librarian He also recieved the Queens Gold Medal for poetry for all of his work.