Fleur Adcock is a renowned New Zealand-born poet and editor, born on February 10, 1934 in Auckland. She is best known for her works such as The Inner Harbor, The Scenic Route, and Dragon Talk. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the New Zealand State Literary Fund Award and the Cholmondeley Award from the United Kingdom.
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💰 Net worth: $2 Million (2024)
About
New Zealand-born poet and Editor known for The Inner Harbor, The Scenic Route, Dragon Talk, and other works. Her numerous literary honors include the New Zealand State Literary Fund Award and the United Kingdom's Cholmondeley Award.
Before Fame
She graduated from Victoria University of Wellington with a master's degree in Classics. She published her debut poetry collection, Eye of the Hurricane, in 1964.
Trivia
Her sister Marilyn Duckworth wrote A Gap in the Spectrum and other novels.
Family Life
She was married and divorced twice: first, to Alistair Campbell; then, to Barry Crump.
Associated With
She and Allen Curnow, both poets, were born in New Zealand.