Gordon Bottomley

Gordon Bottomley (1874 ? 1948) was an English poet, known particularly for his verse dramas. He was partly disabled by illness. His main influences were the later Victorians: Pre-Raphaelites and William Morris.

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1874 - 1948 - Verse drama - Pre-Raphaelite - William Morris

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He was born and educated in Keighley, Yorkshire; he started to write when forced to spend much of his time lying down. He later lived with his wife at Cartmel and Silverdale.

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Keighley - Yorkshire - Cartmel - Silverdale

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He first edited the poetry of Isaac Rosenberg in 1922, whom as a correspondent he had encouraged from 1915. He also corresponded with Paul Nash from 1910. The composer Edgar Bainton (1880 - 1956) was a close associate, and set The Crier by Night to music.

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Isaac Rosenberg - Paul Nash - Edgar Bainton

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