Elizabeth Daryush
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About
British poet known for syllabic poems such as "Still Life" and "Accentedal." Her poetry collections include Sonnets from Hafez and The Last Man.
Before Fame
She was raised in an upper class household during the Victorian and Edwardian periods of English history. Her father was British Poet Laureate Robert Bridges.
Trivia
Her poetry is often marked by a fatalistic tone.
Family Life
She wed a Persian-born University of Oxford student named Ali Akbar Daryush.
Associated With
Anne Ridler is another prominent British poet.
