DeathOctober 102024

Fleur Adcock

Fleur Adcock, New Zealand poet (born 1934)

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When
Thursday, October 10 20242 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Person
Fleur Adcock

Who they were

Fleur Adcock was a New Zealand poet, editor and translator. Born in Papakura, New Zealand, and raised partly in England, Adcock spent most of her adult life in the United Kingdom, where she became a prominent figure in contemporary poetry. Her work is characterised by wit, a conversational tone and psychological insights, and explores themes of identity, place and the complexities of human relationships.

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