William Empson

William Empson net worth and salary: William Empson is a Poet. William Empson was born in in September 27, 1906. A British poet, academic, and literary critic, he is perhaps best known for Seven Types of Ambiguity, published in 1930. His other notable works include Some Versions of Pastoral, The Structure of Complex Words, and Milton's God.
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Popular As William Empson
Occupation Poet
Age 114 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born September 27, 1906 (England)
Birthday September 27
Town/City England
Nationality England

🌙 Zodiac

William Empson’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

William Empson was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

About

A British poet, academic, and literary critic, he is perhaps best known for Seven Types of Ambiguity, published in 1930. His other notable works include Some Versions of Pastoral, The Structure of Complex Words, and Milton's God.

Before Fame

He was a scholarship student at Magdalene College, Cambridge until allegations of sexual relations with a young woman ended his university career.

Trivia

He taught in China, Japan, the United States, and England.

Family Life

He was the child of Laura Mickelthwait Empson and Arthur Reginald Empson.

Associated With

He became friends with George Orwell in 1941, while both men were working for the foreign broadcasts department of the BBC.

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