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A Survey of African Poetry in the London Times, Sunday Times, Financial Times, the Times Literary Supplement 1865-1985

Mr. Roy Campbell (1957-04-25)

Type

Obituary

Published

1957-04-25
The Times

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Citation

"Mr. Roy Campbell", The Times, 25 Apr 1957, 13 The Times Digital Archive, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CS218847385/TTDA?u=linc74325&sid=gale_api&xid=b6e07332. Accessed 17 Oct 2024

Excerpt

The article discusses the life and works of South African poet Roy Campbell, known for his powerful and controversial poetry. Campbell was a vocal critic of left-wing writers and defended traditional values in his works. The piece also covers his tumultuous personal life, including his political stances and experiences in the Spanish Civil War. His poetry, while not widely popular during his lifetime, gained significant recognition posthumously.

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