Poetic Styles of Robert Conquest and Dylan Thomas
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Which poet is known for being the pioneer of Spoken Poetry?

  • Cailin Macnamara (correct)
  • Ou Dying Fathe
  • JF Hendry
  • White Deaths
  • What was one of the consequences of financial problems faced by the poet?

  • Increased fame and recognition
  • Dependence on alcohol (correct)
  • Reviving traditional poetry
  • Touring America
  • Why did the poet tour America multiple times from 1950 to '53?

  • To work as a script writer
  • To draw huge crowds for poetry readings (correct)
  • To conduct BBC radio shows
  • To promote traditional bardic poetry
  • What did the poet's death at 39 result from?

    <p>Binge drinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poet worked as a script writer for the BBC between 1945 and 1949?

    <p>Fe PC Spy Pleat Ou Dying Fathe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poet from Swansea, South Wales, wrote with a unique voice distinct from his contemporaries?

    <p>Dylan Thomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which anthology did Robert Conquest's work 'New Lines' appear in 1956?

    <p>New Apocalypse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poet was known for being a social critic and for setting the theme of poetry in works like 'Step'?

    <p>MacNeice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which poet published a book titled '18 Poems' at the young age of twenty?

    <p>Dylan Thomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the originator of neo-romantic poetry among the listed poets?

    <p>Dylan Thomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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