Turner, W. J. (Walter James), 1889-1946

Turner was born in Melbourne where he attended Scotch College and theSchool of Mines. He travelled in Europe and South Africa, and served with the British army during World War I. By 1918 Turner had published two volumes of verse and became recognized as a member of the Georgian group ofwriters. Turner became literary editor of the London DAILY HERALD and THESPECTATOR.

From the description of Papers, 1918-1937. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122618559

Walter James Turner was an English poet and music critic.

From the description of Walter James Turner collection of papers, 1917-1940. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122346136

From the guide to the Walter James Turner collection of papers, 1917-1940, (The New York Public Library. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.)

Poet, born and educated in Melbourne. Studied in Europe, served in the First World War, subsequently literary editor of the Spectator.

From the description of [Papers] [manuscript]. [1922-1946] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225799950

Walter Turner was educated at Scotch College, Melbourne, but from the age of seventeen he lived principally in England where he established a reputation as a writer of poetry, fiction and drama. His writing shows little influence of his Australian background.

From the description of Literary manuscripts and letters [manuscript]. [19--] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225747296

Born and educated in Melbourne, Walter James Turner emigrated to London in 1907 to become a writer. He served in World War I, and achieved success in literature as a writer, music critic, drama critic, and editor. He is probably best remembered for his poetry, a skillful blend of philosophical perspective and Modernist styling, often exploring the connections between art and religion.

From the description of W.J. Turner postcards to his wife Delphine, 1912-1928. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 55506784