The Wilfred Owen Association is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Professor Jon Stallworthy on November 20th. Professor Stallworthy passed away at home at the age of seventy-nine.
Jon Stallworthy was a much admired poet, biographer and literary scholar. He was the leading authority on Wilfred Owen.
Jon Stallworthy obituary (Guardian, December 3rd 2014)
Jon Stallworthy: Poet and scholar acclaimed for his own work and championing the poets of the First World War (Obituary published in The Independent, December 1st 2014)
Acclaimed professor drew his inspiration from Port Meadow (Oxford Times obituary, December 4th 2014)