Bruce Dawe
Australian poet and academic (1930–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald Bruce Dawe AO (15 February 1930 – 1 April 2020) was an Australian poet and academic. Some critics consider him one of the most influential Australian poets of all time.[1][2]
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Born | Donald Bruce Dawe (1930-02-15)15 February 1930 Fitzroy, Victoria |
Died | 1 April 2020(2020-04-01) (aged 90) Caloundra, Queensland. Australia |
Language | English |
Nationality | Australian |
Years active | 1947–2020 |
Notable awards | Officer of the Order of Australia |
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Dawe received numerous poetry awards in Australia and was named an Officer of the Order of Australia.[3] He taught literature in universities for over 30 years.
Dawe's poetry collection, Sometimes Gladness, sold over 100,000 copies in several printings.[3]