Walter de la Mare was a poet, short-story writer and novelist, whose best-known work remains his poetry for children, though his ghost stories have long been highly regarded.
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Classics Mystery Horror Fiction Drama
Also known as
J. De La Walter Mare, Walter & Kenneth Hopkins (editor) De La Mare, Walter (Comp. ) De La Mare
Walter De la Mare is widely recognized for his distinctive poetry, particularly his works for children, which often blend the whimsical with a sense of the uncanny. He also gained acclaim for his atmospheric and psychologically rich ghost stories.
For readers new to Walter De la Mare, a good starting point would be his collected poems, especially those aimed at younger audiences, or one of his anthologies of short stories, which showcase his mastery of the supernatural tale.
Walter De la Mare was awarded the Carnegie Medal in 1947 for his collected poems, a significant recognition for his contributions to children's literature. He also received the James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction.
