John Gohorry

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John Gohorry (born Donald Smith 1943 in Coventry, England; died 17 Oct 2021) was a British poet. [1]

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John Gohorry
Born1943 (age 7778)
Coventry, England
Died17 Oct 2021
OccupationPoet
NationalityBritish
Alma mater University of London
University College London
GenrePoetry

Life

He graduated from University College, London with a BA in English, and University of London with a M.Phil in 1970. He was a lecturer Education in North Hertfordshire 1971 - 2006. He was married with seven adult children and stepchildren, nine grandchildren and step-grandchildren. [1]

His work appeared in The Times Literary Supplement, Oxford Poetry, [2] The Spectator, London Magazine, Critical Survey, Poetry Review, Poetry Durham, Encounter, The Antigonish Review. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "A tribute to John Gohorry – The Poetry Society". poetrysociety.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-24.
  2. http://www.gnelson.demon.co.uk/oxpoetry/index/i61.html