John Edgell Rickword, MC (22 October 1898 – 15 March 1982) was an English poet, critic, journalist and literary editor. He became one of the leading communist intellectuals active in the 1930s.
Edgell Rickword | |
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| Born | 22 October 1898 |
| Died | 15 March 1982 |
| Education | Colchester Royal Grammar School, Pembroke College, Oxford |
| Known for | Poetry, communist activism |
| Political party | Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB) |
| Awards | Military Cross |