Gladys Cromwell | |
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 Gladys Cromwell (wearing hat) c. 1918 | |
| Born | Gladys Louise Husted Cromwell November 28, 1885 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1919 (aged 33) Atlantic Ocean |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | English |
| Education | Brearley School |
| Notable works | The Gates of Utterance and Other Poems (1915) |
Gladys Cromwell (November 28, 1885 – January 19, 1919) was an American poet and Red Cross volunteer during World War I. Known for her introspective and melancholic poetry, Cromwell published works in prominent literary magazines and released a volume of poems titled "The Gates of Utterance and Other Poems" in 1915. Her service in the Red Cross alongside her twin sister, Dorothea, exposed her to the harrowing realities of war, which profoundly affected her mental health. The sisters ended their lives while returning to the United States in 1919. Posthumously, Cromwell's poetry was celebrated, earning her the Poetry Society of America's prize in 1920, and her contributions to literature and war service are considered a poignant reflection of her era.[1][2]
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- ^ Patton 2000.