Friendship with Robert Southey
Poet involved
What happened
Walter Savage Landor developed a friendship with fellow poet Robert Southey around 1800. This relationship was significant in shaping Landor's literary career, as Southey provided encouragement and support during his early years as a poet. Their discussions on poetry and literature influenced Landor's own writing style and thematic choices.
Literary impact
The friendship with Southey not only offered Landor validation as a poet but also exposed him to new ideas and perspectives in literature. This exchange of thoughts and encouragement helped refine Landor's voice and contributed to his development as a significant literary figure in the Romantic era.
Source: Wikipedia
