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James Reeves | |
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Born | John Morris Reeves 1 July 1909 Wealdstone, London Borough of Harrow, England |
Died | 1 May 1978 Lewes, Sussex,[1] England | (aged 68)
Occupation | Writer |
Language | British English |
Alma mater | Jesus College, Cambridge |
Period | 1936–1978 |
Genre | Poetry, plays, children's literature, anthologies |
Parents | Ethel Blench and Albert Reeves |
John Morris Reeves, known as James Reeves (1 July 1909 – 1 May 1978) was a British writer principally known for his poetry, plays and contributions to children's literature and the literature of collected traditional songs. His published books include poetry, stories and anthologies for both adults and children. He was also well known as a literary critic and a broadcaster.[2]
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