John Masefield
/ˌdʒɒn ˈmeɪsfiːld/
/ˌdʒɑːn ˈmeɪsfiːld/
- (1878-1967) an English poet who often wrote about the sea. His best-known collections of poetry include Sea Fever (1902) and The Everlasting Memory (1911). He was Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death. He also wrote children's books, novels and critical works.