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Henry King (January 24, 1886 – June 29, 1982) was an American actor and film director. Widely considered one of the finest and most successful filmmakers of his era, King was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Director and directed seven films nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Henry King. Director: The Song of Bernadette. For more than three decades, Henry King was the most versatile and reliable (not to mention hard-working) contract director on the 20th Century-Fox lot. His tenure lasted from 1930 to 1961, spanning most of Hollywood's "golden" era.
Henry King was an English poet and clergyman who rose to become the Bishop of Chichester. He wrote during the mid-17th century, a period marked by political upheaval and religious tension in England. As a result, his poetry often explores themes of mortality, loss, and spiritual contemplation.
Sep 26, 2024 · Henry King (baptized Jan. 16, 1592, Worminghall, Buckinghamshire, Eng.—died Sept. 30, 1669, Chichester, Sussex) was an English poet and Anglican bishop whose elegy for his wife is considered one of the best in the English language.
It includes a biography and an in-depth look at King’s world, his political and social philosophies, as well as an analysis of his poetry. Examples are used extensively, and notes and ...
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Henry King (1592–1669) was an English poet and Bishop of Chichester, known for his elegies, including a renowned one for his wife. A close friend of John Donne and influenced by Ben Jonson, King’s works reflect a deep Anglican faith and personal introspection.
