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Edmund John

Born in November 27, 1883 / Died in February 28, 1917 / United Kingdom / English

Edmund John poet from United Kingdom was born on November 27, 1883, had 33 years and died on February 28, 1917. Poems were written mainly in English language. Dominant movement is symbolism.

Biography

Edmund John (27 November 1883 - 28 February 1917) was a British poet of the Uranian school. His verses were modeled on the Symbolist poetry of Swinburne and other earlier poets. Much of his work was condemned by critics for being overly decadent and unfashionable. He fought in the First World War but was invalided out in 1916. He died a year later in Taormina, Sicily.. British poet of the Uranian school