TitleThomas Sturge Moore poems and sketch
Reference codeMS1223
Date1891 March, undated
Creator
- Moore, Thomas Sturge (1870-1944) writer and wood engraverMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
Thomas Sturge Moore was a poet, art and literature critic, book designer, illustrator, editor, stage-designer and wood engraver. He was born on 4 March 1870 and was educated at The Croydon Art School and Lambeth Art School. Sturge Moore was a prolific poet and his subjects included, morality, art and the spirit. His first pamphlet, Two Poems, was printed privately in 1893 and his first book of verse, The Vinedresser, was published in 1899. His love for poetry lead him to become an active member of the Poetry Recital Society. His first (of 31) plays to be produced was Aphrodite against Artemis (1906), staged by the Literary Theatre Club of which he became a member in 1908. He received a civil list pension in 1920 in recognition for his contribution to literature and in 1930 he was nominated as one of seven candidates for the position of Poet Laureate. He died on 18 July 1944.
Scope and ContentSonnet written to his mother on 19th March 1891; ink sketch surrounding poem, "Winter's Song".
Conditions governing accessOpen for research although at least a working day's notice should be given.
Extent2 items
The Library also holds Sturge Moore's papers (MS978) and the Sturge Moore family papers (MS1159) as well as Owen Lewis's reminiscences of Thomas Sturge Moore (MS946).
Level of descriptionfonds