John Masefield
John Masefield John Masefield in 1916 Born (1878-06-01)1 June 1878 Ledbury, Herefordshire, England Died 12 May 1967(1967-05-12) (aged 88) Abingdon, Berkshire, England Occupation poet, writer Nationality English Period 1902–1967 Genre poetry, children's novels Notable awards Shakespeare Prize (1938) John Edward Masefield, OM (/ˈmeɪsˌfiːld, ˈmeɪz-/; 1 June 1878 – 12 May 1967) was an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom from 1930 until his death in 1967. He is remembered as the author of the classic children's novels The Midnight Folk and The Box of Delights, and poems, including "The Everlasting Mercy" and "Sea-Fever".