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John Cowper Powys blue plaque

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John Cowper Powys blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Following his return from America John Cowper Powys (1872-1963) poet & author lived here for a short time in 1936 during which he began his book "Maiden Castle" Recorded plaque organisation: Dorchester Heritage Committee.
John Cowper Powys was an influential British novelist, poet, and philosopher known for his complex novels that explore deep philosophical themes; he began writing his novel "Maiden Castle" while living briefly in this house in 1936.

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