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Charles Causley | |
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 Pencil drawing of Causley by Stanley Simmonds | |
| Born | 24 August 1917 Launceston, Cornwall |
| Died | 4 November 2003 (aged 86) Launceston, Cornwall |
| Resting place | St Thomas Churchyard, Launceston, Cornwall |
| Genre | Poetry (ballads, other formal poetic structures and free verse; also, children's poetry); short plays, including for radio; libretti; short stories; essays and criticism. |
| Notable works | Collected Poems, 1951–1997; Collected Poems for Children; individual poems including 'Timothy Winters', 'Eden Rock' and many more |
Charles Stanley Causley CBE FRSL (24 August 1917 – 4 November 2003) was a Cornish[1][2][3][4] poet, school teacher and writer. His work is often noted for its simplicity and directness as well as its associations with folklore, legends and magic, especially when linked to his native Cornwall.
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