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An obscene poem in an underground magazine and why WH Auden missed out as Poet Laureate despite many believing he was the most important wordsmith of his age

Many academics regarded Auden as the most important living poet. But television personality Ross McWhirter was so alarmed at the prospect that he contacted Buckingham Palace.

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No 10 turned down Larkin, Auden and other poets for laureate job

Great writers such as WH Auden, Philip Larkin and Robert Graves were all ruled out as poet laureate.

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Lightweight Betjeman overlooked for poet laureate | BelfastTelegraph co uk

Sir John Betjeman, one of the best-loved British poets of the 20th century, was initially overlooked as poet laureate because he was considered a lightweight “versifier” who lacked serious merit, according to newly released official files.

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Lightweight Betjeman overlooked for poet laureate - Jersey Evening Post

Sir John Betjeman, one of the best-loved British poets of the 20th century, was initially overlooked as poet laureate because he was considered a lightweight “versifier” who lacked serious merit, according to newly released official files.Governm.

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National Archive releases reveal secrets of Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and Winston Churchill

National Archive releases reveal secrets of Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair and Winston Churchill
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