1895

Education at Blundell's School

Poet involved

What happened

J. C. Squire began his education at Blundell's School in Tiverton, Devon, where he developed a passion for literature. Despite the school's classical curriculum, he gravitated towards contemporary works and began writing his own poetry. This formative experience laid the groundwork for his future literary career, introducing him to the Romantic poets who would influence his style.

Literary impact

Squire's time at Blundell's School was crucial in shaping his literary voice, as he discovered the power of language and the emotional depth of poetry. His early exposure to Romantic poets like Shelley and Keats instilled in him a love for sensuous imagery, which would later permeate his own work.

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