Biography of Vernon Scannell by Srednja škola Delnice, Croatia

 Biography of Vernon Scannell

Vernon Scannell was an English writer, poet and soldier. He was born in 1922 into a poor family. He passed on his difficult childhood to many poems that had deep details and meaning. 

As a young man, he joined the British Army and fought in the World War II. Scannell was known for his sincere poetry which is explored topics such as war, trauma, love, family and human relationships. Experience the war brought into his verses strength and introspectiveness, depicting his personal experience and reflections on what it means to be human. Some of the His most famous works are "The Masks of Love" (1960), "Many Shades"(1966) and "Walking Wounded" (1987) with which he won many awards like the Heinemann Award for Literature and the Cholmondeley Award. 

Although he achieved a lot in literature he suffered from alcohol and mental health problems throughout his life. He passed away in 2007, leaving a lasting contribution especially to English literature, distinguishing himself for his emotionality, honesty, sensitivity and introspectiveness that left a deep impression on the reader. 

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