Arts & LiteratureBritish1939 – 2015
Lee Harwood
Experimental poet and novelist; postmodern literary innovator
Biography
A British poet and novelist associated with the Poetry Society and known for his experimental, avant-garde literary work from the 1960s onward.
Quick Facts
Category
Arts & Literature
Nationality
British
Born
1939
Died
2015
Thinking about the name
Harwood
English origin
“Derived from Old English meaning 'gray forest' or 'hare wood,' Harwood is a surname-turned-given-name with strong pastoral and nature-based roots. It carries an old-money, established feel—evoking both woodlands and quiet sophistication, appealing to parents who love vintage surnames and nature-inspired names.”