Douglas Stewart (poet), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Twentieth century Australian poet
Date of Birth: 06-May-1913
Place of Birth: Eltham, Taranaki Region, New Zealand
Date of Death: 14-Feb-1985
Profession: poet
Nationality: New Zealand
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Douglas Stewart (poet)
- Douglas Stewart AO OBE (6 May 1913 – 14 February 1985) was a major twentieth century Australian poet, as well as short story writer, essayist and literary editor.
- He published 13 collections of poetry, 5 verse plays, including the well-known Fire on the Snow, many short stories and critical essays, and biographies of Norman Lindsay and Kenneth Slessor.
- He also edited several poetry anthologies. His greatest contribution to Australian literature came from his 20 years as literary editor of The Bulletin, his 10 years as a publishing editor with Angus & Robertson, and his lifetime support of Australian writers.
- Geoffrey Serle, literary critic, has described Stewart as "the greatest all-rounder of modern Australian literature".
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