Nationality New Zealander Occupation Poet Role Poet | Other names "Rex" Fairburn Name A. D. Education Auckland Grammar School | |
Full Name Arthur Rex Dugard Fairburn Born February 2, 1904 ( 1904-02-02 ) Auckland, New Zealand Died March 25, 1957, Auckland, New Zealand Books A.R.D Fairburn: Selected Poems | ||
A. R. D. Fairburn: Kowhai
Arthur Rex Dugard "Rex" Fairburn (2 February 1904 – 25 March 1957) was a New Zealand poet who was born and died in Auckland.
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He attended Auckland Grammar School, where he first met R. A. K. Mason, and worked at various jobs, including relief work on the roads. Later he tutored in English and lectured on the history and theory of Art at Elam School of Art, Auckland University College. His poetry was initially influenced by the (then unfashionable) Georgian poets.
Works
"Reverie on the Rat"
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