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John Cowper Powys: Quick Facts

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Born October 8, 1872 • England
Died June 17, 1963 (aged 90) • Merioneth • Wales
Notable Works “A Glastonbury Romance” • “Wolf Solent”
Notable Family Members brother Llewelyn Powys • brother T. F. Powys

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