Denis Glover was a New Zealand-born poet and publisher born on December 9, 1912. He is best known for his works "Sings Harry," "The Magpies," and "Arawata Bill." He was also the founder of Caxton Press, a publishing house that specialized in New Zealand literature.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $40 million (2024)
About
Leftist poet and publisher best known for "Sings Harry," "The Magpies," and "Arawata Bill." He was also the founder of Caxton Press.
Before Fame
He began reading at age six and went on to study at Canterbury College. Later, he served in the Royal New Zealand Navy during World War II.
Trivia
His colorful life is the subject of Mr. Punch, a play by Roger Hall.
Family Life
He wed Mary Granville in 1936; the pair had a son in 1945. Following his divorce from Granville, Glover lived with Khura Skelton before marrying Gladys Stevens Cameron.
Associated With
He and Allen Curnow were both New Zealand-born poets.