John Drinkwater (1882–1937) was an English poet and dramatist who became a prominent figure in early twentieth-century literature. Prior to the First World War, he was well-known as one of the Dymock poets. His early literary reputation was closely tied to his poetic output, which was featured in all five volumes of the Georgian Poetry anthologies edited by Edward Marsh between 1912 and 1922.\n\nIn the years following the Great War, Drinkwater transitioned his focus toward the stage, achieving widespread fame as a playwright. During this period of his career, he became closely associated with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, cementing his legacy as an influential contributor to English drama.
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