James Fenton

This article is about the poet writing in standard English. For the poet writing in Ulster Scots, see James Fenton (Ulster Scots poet). For others, see James Fenton (disambiguation).

James Fenton
Born (1949-04-25) 25 April 1949 (age 75)
Lincoln, England
Alma materMagdalen College, Oxford
Occupation(s)Poet, journalist, literary critic
PartnerDarryl Pinckney
ParentJohn Fenton

James Martin Fenton FRSL FRSA (born 25 April 1949) is an English poet, journalist and literary critic.[1] He is a former Oxford Professor of Poetry.

  1. ^ Jenkins, David (18 November 2007). "James Fenton: 21st century renaissance man". The Telegraph. London. Retrieved 29 November 2013.