Ruth Pitter

Ruth Pitter (1897 - February 29, 1992) was a British poet. She was the first woman ever to receive the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry (in 1955), and was appointed a Commander of the British Empire in 1979 to honor her many contributions to English literature. In 1974 she was named a Companion of Literature, the highest honor given by the Royal Society of Literature.

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Pitter began writing poetry early in life under the influence of her parents (both educators). In 1920, she published her first book of poetry with the help of Hilaire Belloc. She went on to publish numerous volumes of poetry, many of which were met with some critical and financial success.

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She received the Hawthornden Prize for Poetry in 1937 for A Trophy of Arms, published the previous year. In 1954 she won the William E. Heinemann Award for her book, Ermine (1953).

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