Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962

Poet Wilfrid Wilson Gibson was born and raised in northern England; he was home schooled and never attended college, and was considered mild and reclusive. A prolific poet, his verse evolved over time; his early work was inspired by Tennyson, while his mature poems were direct and dramatic. He was often associated with the Georgian movement, distinguished by realism and sentimentality. Many of his later poems show a social awareness, focussing on the working class and commonplace experiences. He fought in World War I, and experimented with verse plays

From the description of Wilfrid Wilson Gibson letters and postal cards, 1912-1945. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 67710361

English poet.

From the description of So long had I travelled the lonely road : Greenway [near Dymock, England] : autograph manuscript of the poem signed "W", 1914 Feb. 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269600520

Epithet: poet

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000496.0x000034

Wilfrid Wilson Gibson (1878-1962), the English poet. For a fuller account of his life and achievements see the Dictionary of National Biography . His sister, Elizabeth Gibson (later Mrs T.K. Cheyne) (1869-1931), wrote eighteen books, mainly of poetry, which were published between 1899 and 1914. For a fuller account of her life and achievements see Who was who, Vol. 3.

From the guide to the Literary manuscripts and correspondence of Wilfrid Wilson Gibson, with some similar material by his sister, Elizabeth Gibson, and holiday diaries by Dorothy Una Ratcliffe and Alfred C. Phillips., 1902-1971, (Leeds University Library)

British poet and playwright.

From the description of Wilfred and Elizabeth Gibson [i.e., Elizabeth (Gibson) Cheyne] Papers, 1905-1953. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34491639