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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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Newly released files reveal bitter infighting over Poet Laureate appointment

The official papers, released by the National Archives in Kew, have revealed the bitter infighting and backbiting behind the contest to name the UK s Poet Laureate in 1968 and 1972.

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All the poets turned down for the laureate in 1968

All the poets turned down for the laureate in 1968
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