Jon Silkin
BritishPoetryb. 1930 — d. 1997
Jon Silkin was a British poet, born in London in 1930. He founded and edited the literary magazine Stand from 1952 until his death in 1997. His poetry often explored themes of nature, Anglo-Jewish identity, and the impact of war. He was known for his distinctive voice and his critical work on World War I poets. Silkin lectured and taught widely in Britain and abroad, and held various academic positions.
Awards
['Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize']
Notable Works
['The Peaceable Kingdom', 'The Re-Ordering of the Stones', 'Nature with Man', 'The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry', 'The Lens-Breakers', 'Complete Poems']
