Nichols, Robert, 1893-1944

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Birth 1893-09-06
Death 1944-12-17
Britons,
English,

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English author Robert Nichols was known as a World War I poet and playwright. Educated at Winchester College and Oxford, he served as an artillery officer in World War I, before being discharged with shell shock. He wrote poetry, giving readings to large crowds, and was part of a group of British artists sent to America. After the war, he became part of England's literary circle, served as professor of English literature at the University of Tokyo, and lived for a time in Austria and France. He eventually published several volumes of poetry, two novels, and had four plays produced, including the Broadway hit, Wings over Europe.

From the description of Robert Nichols letter and inscribed pamphlet, 1929-1932. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 69937377

English poet and dramatist.

From the description of Letter, 1924 July 12, to [Norman] Bel Geddes. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 122472724

From the description of Robert Nichols papers, 1923-1944. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 68796088

From the description of Papers, 1923-1944. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34365984

Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols was an English poet and playwright.

From the description of Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols collection of papers, 1911-1941. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122430907

From the guide to the Robert Malise Bowyer Nichols collection of papers, 1911-1941, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.)

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