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Walter de la Mare Quotes

English poet and fiction writer (1873–1956)

Walter John de la Mare, OM, CH (April 25, 1873 – June 22, 1956) was an English poet, short story writer, and novelist. Many of his poems and stories were for children, though he believed that there is no such thing as a good poem for children, only a good poem that children can understand.

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Alternative Names: Walter Ramal • Walter John de la Mare

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