John Drinkwater

John Drinkwater was an English poet, playwright, and critic, born on June 1, 1882, in Leytonstone, Essex. He was the son of a schoolmaster and grew up in a literary environment. He attended Oxford University, where he studied history and literature. Drinkwater's first book of poetry, "Poems of Love and Earth," was published in 1912 and was well-received by critics. He went on to publish several more volumes of poetry, including "Loyalties" (1917), "Tides" (1917), and "The Storm" (1920). In addition to his poetry, Drinkwater was also a successful playwright. His most famous play, "Abraham Lincoln," was first performed in 1918 and was a critical and commercial success. He also wrote several other plays, including "Mary Stuart" (1921) and "Bird in Hand" (1927). Drinkwater was a prominent member of the Georgian poets, a group of poets who were known for their traditionalist approach to poetry. He was also a respected critic and wrote reviews for several literary magazines. Despite his success as a writer, Drinkwa