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1930Feb, 15

Bruce Dawe

Bruce Dawe, Australian poet and academic
Donald Bruce Dawe (15 February 1930 – 1 April 2020) was an Australian poet and academic. Some critics consider him one of the most influential Australian poets of all time.Dawe received numerous poetry awards in Australia and was named an Officer of the Order of Australia. He taught literature in universities for over 30 years.

Dawe's poetry collection, Sometimes Gladness, sold over 100,000 copies in several printings.

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    Salt Satyagraha

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  • 7Jul

    Hoover Dam

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