The poet's need to try to find his own voice , a recognizab… - Vernon Scannell

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The poet's need to try to find his own voice , a recognizable individual voice that carries the signature of his voice in almost every line . . . the unique tone being the consequence of the poet's rigorous search for truth ( his truth(, his absolute fidelity to the nature of the experience he was exploring.

Vernon Scannell

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Vernon Scannell (23 January 1922 – 16 November 2007) was a British poet and author. He was at one time a professional boxer, and wrote novels about the sport.

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Alternative Names: John Vernon Bain • John Bain

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