Birthdate: October 2, 1901
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
Died: April 23, 1957
Roy Campbell was a South African poet, literary critic, translator, war poet, and satirist known for his contributions to British literature. He gained recognition with his poem “The Flaming Terrapin” and critiqued the Bloomsbury Group in “The Georgiad.” Campbell’s support for racial equality in South Africa led to backlash, while his later vocal support for Franco during the Spanish Civil War tarnished his reputation. Despite being praised by Eliot, Thomas, and Sitwell, accusations of fascism continue to overshadow his work.
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