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Alexander George Craig

1897 – 1973

British poet

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About Alexander George Craig

Lived 1897 – 1973 (aged 75–76). Alexander George Craig was a poet.

Alexander George Craig (known as Alec Craig; 1897–1973) Craig was interested more generally in sexual behaviour and reform, and was also engaged with the socialist movement. He was involved with the Progressive League, reviewing books for their journal.

His papers are in the archives of Senate House Library.

Publications

Books Banned Books of England 1937 Above All Liberties 1942 Sex and Revolution 1934 Memoranda of evidence submitted to the Select Committees of the House of Commons on obscene publications 1958 Banned Books of England and Other Countries. A study of the conception of literary obscenity 1962 Suppressed books 1963

Articles Outline of a Baudelaire bibliography 1945 Recent developments in the Law of Obscene Libel in England 1952 Bibliography of nudism 1954

Poetry Aspirin Eaters 1943 Voice of Merlin 1946 Prometheans 1955

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Important facts

Born
1897
Birth century
19th century
Died
1973
Occupation
Poet

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexander George Craig?

British poet (1897–1973)

When was Alexander George Craig born?

Alexander George Craig was born in 1897.

When did Alexander George Craig die?

Alexander George Craig died in 1973.

What was Alexander George Craig's occupation?

Alexander George Craig was a poet.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander George Craig

· Wikidata: Q4718936

· DBpedia: Alexander George Craig

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