Edward Thomas was a British war-era poet, essayist, and literary critic of Welsh heritage. He was born on March 3, 1878 and had a net worth of $60 million. His works include The Heart of England, Light and Twilight, Six Poems, and Last Poems. He was a highly influential poet and his works are still studied and appreciated today.
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💰 Net worth: $60 Million (2024)
About
British war-era poet, essayist, and literary critic of Welsh heritage. His essay collections include The Heart of England and Light and Twilight; his poetry collections include Six Poems and Last Poems.
Before Fame
He was born in London and attended college in Oxford. Upon graduation, he became a book reviewer.
Trivia
He and sixteen other War Poets were honored on a stone plaque at Westminster Abbey.
Family Life
He married Helen Thomas, with whom he had three children: Merfyn, Bronwen, and Myfanwy.
Associated With
Robert Frost's famous poem, "The Road Not Taken," inspired Thomas to enlist as an older man in World War I. Sadly, this decision cost Thomas his life.
