R. A. K. Mason
Ronald Allison Kells Mason (10 January 1905 - 13 July 1971) was described by Allen Curnow as New Zealand's "first wholly original, unmistakably gifted poet".[1][2]
He was born in Penrose, Auckland on 10 January 1905.[3] [4]
He was educated at Auckland Grammar School, where he met fellow poet A. R. D. Fairburn.
He died in Takapuna, Auckland on 13 July 1971.[5]
His works
- In the Manner of Men (1923)
- The Beggar (1924)
- Four Short Stories (1931-1935)[6]
- Sonnet to MacArthur's Eyes (1950)
References
- ↑ Mason, R.A.K
- ↑ R.A.K. Mason - NZ Literature File - LEARN - The University Of Auckland Library
- ↑ Who’s Who in New Zealand, 9th edition, edited by G C Petersen, p235 (1968, Reed, Wellington)
- ↑ Who’s Who in New Zealand, 10th edition, edited by G C Petersen, p238 (1971, Reed, Wellington)
- ↑ Who’s Who in New Zealand, 11th edition, edited by J E Traue, p299 (1978, Reed, Wellington)
- ↑ Holloway Press - R.A.K. Mason - Four Short Stories 1931-35
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