Geoffrey Faber facts for kids
Sir Geoffrey Cust Faber (born August 23, 1889, in Great Malvern – died March 31, 1961) was a talented British academic, publisher, and poet. He was known for his work with books and writing. His uncle was Father Frederick William Faber, a famous hymn writer.
Life of Geoffrey Faber
Geoffrey Faber went to Rugby School and then Christ Church, Oxford University. He was a very bright student. He earned top grades in his studies in 1910 and 1912.
In 1913, he started working at the Oxford University Press. This is a well-known publishing company. Later, he became a fellow at All Souls College, Oxford. This is a special position at Oxford University.
Faber was also the person who started Faber and Gwyer. This company soon became Faber and Faber. It grew into one of the most famous publishing houses for literature. This means they published many important books and poems.
In 1954, he was given the title of Sir. This was a special honor from the British government.
Works by Geoffrey Faber
Geoffrey Faber wrote several books and collections of poems. Here are some of his notable works:
- Interflow, Poems Mainly Lyrical (1915)
- In the Valley of Vision: Poems Written in Time of War (1918)
- Elnovia, An Entertainment for Novel Readers (1925)
- Oxford Apostles. A Character Study of the Oxford Movement (1933)
- A Publisher Speaking (1935)
- The Buried Stream: Collected Poems 1908–1940 (1941)
- Benjamin Jowett : A Portrait with Background (1957)
- Twelve Years (1962), a poem
Legacy
The famous writer William Saroyan wrote a short story about Geoffrey Faber. It was in Saroyan's 1971 book, Letters from 74 rue Taitbout or Don't Go But If You Must Say Hello To Everybody.
See also
- Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize
