Francis Harvey (poet) facts for kids

Francis Harvey (born April 13, 1925 – died November 7, 2014) was a talented Irish poet and playwright. He was born in Enniskillen, a town in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Francis Harvey spent most of his life living in County Donegal, which is in the Republic of Ireland.

Who Was Francis Harvey?

Francis Harvey was a writer who loved to create. He is known for his beautiful poems and interesting plays. He lived for many years in the scenic County Donegal. This area likely inspired much of his work. He passed away when he was 89 years old.

His Amazing Writings

Francis Harvey wrote many books of poems. These are called poetry collections. Some of his well-known collections include In the Light on the Stones (published in 1978) and The Rainmakers (from 1988). He also wrote The Boa Island Janus in 1996. Later, he released Making Space, New & Selected Poems in 2000. His Collected Poems came out in 2007. This book had a special introduction written by another poet, Moya Cannon. Besides poetry, Francis Harvey also wrote plays that were very successful.

Awards and Recognition

Francis Harvey's talent was recognized with several awards. His poem called "Heron" won a big competition in 1989. This competition was organized by The Guardian newspaper and the World Wildlife Fund. In 1990, he won a Peterloo Poets Prize. He also received a prize in the Cardiff International Poetry Competition. In 1991, he got a special grant. This grant was from the Arts Council. He also won The Irish Times/Yeats Summer School Prize.