Notebook of W.W. Gibson, 1914-1937.

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Notebook of W.W. Gibson, 1914-1937.

Notebook contains a collection of autograph fair copies of poems by contemporary Dymock poets, including Robert Frost, Walter de la Mare, Lascelles Abercrombie, Padraic Colum, his sister Elizabeth Gibson Cheney and others. Poems are cataloged individually in 28 records (MA 3110.1-28); see related records for full description.

1 item (46 p.), bound ; 23.2 cm.

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Gibson, Wilfrid Wilson, 1878-1962

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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...