Kenneth Slessor

Kenneth Slessor (March 27 1901- July 30 1971) was born in Orange, New South Wales, in 1901. He made his living as a newspaper journalist mostly for the Sydney Sun, and was a war correspondent during the Second World War. At the same time, he became notable as one of Australia's leading poets, and for the asorbtion of modernist infuences into Australian poetry. He died in 1971.

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March 27 - 1901 - July 30 - 1971 - Orange, New South Wales - Sydney Sun - War correspondent - Second World War - Australia - Poets

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The bulk of Slessor's poetic work was produced prior to the Second World War, and his "Five Bells" remains probably the best known poem relating to Sydney harbour. Although another of his best known poems, "Beach Burial" is a tribute to Australian troops who fought in World War II.

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Slessor was friends with Hugh McCrae and Jack Lindsay.

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Hugh McCrae - Jack Lindsay

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