Miller, Ruth (1919–1969)
Miller, Ruth (1919–1969)
South African poet. Born 1919 in Uitenhage, South Africa; died 1969.
Taught English; won Ingrid Jonker Memorial Prize for 1st collection; works, which reflect influence of Jonker and Sylvia Plath, often convey sense of despair possibly brought about by death of her 14-year-old son; corresponded with poet Guy Butler and revealed awareness of violence of apartheid; writings include Floating Island (1965) and Selected Poems (1968). Selection of writings edited by Lionel Abrahams and published as Ruth Miller: Poems, Prose, Plays (1990).
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