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Clifford Bax
1886–1962
Best known as a playwright, he moved easily between drama, journalism, criticism, poetry, and song. His writing often mixed literary polish with a strong interest in mystical and philosophical ideas.
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Square Pegs: A Rhymed Fantasy For Two Girls
by Clifford Bax
About the author
Clifford Bax was an English writer born on July 13, 1886, and he built a remarkably varied career as a playwright, journalist, critic, editor, poet, lyricist, and hymn writer. He is especially remembered for his work for the stage, but he also translated works by Carlo Goldoni and wrote across several genres with unusual ease.
He came from a notably artistic family: the composer Arnold Bax was his brother, and some of Clifford Bax's words were later set to music by him. Accounts of his life also note his lasting interest in theosophy and metaphysical thought, which helped give his writing its distinctive tone.
Bax died on November 18, 1962. Today he stands out as one of those versatile literary figures whose career cannot be reduced to a single label, since he was equally at home in theater, essays, poetry, and editorial work.