About Robert Farren
Lived 1909 – 1984 (aged 74–75). Robert Farren was an Irish poet, writer and broadcaster.
Robert Farren (; 24 April 1909 – 29 December 1984) was an Irish poet.
Farren was a native of County Dublin, where he worked as a school teacher and was a director of broadcasting at Raidió Teilifís Éireann. He was the author of a much-acclaimed critical work, The Course of Irish Verse in English (1948). Five of his poems were included in The Oxford Book of Irish Verse, 17th century-20th century (ed. by Donagh MacDonagh and Lennox Robinson, Clarendon Press) in 1958.
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Who was Robert Farren?
Irish poet (1909–1984)
When was Robert Farren born?
Robert Farren was born on 24 April 1909 in Dublin.
When did Robert Farren die?
Robert Farren died in 1984.
What was Robert Farren's occupation?
Robert Farren was a poet, writer and broadcaster.
What nationality was Robert Farren?
Robert Farren was Irish.
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