Research Poet: Judith Wright

Judith Arundell Wright
Born on 31st May, 1915 in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.
Died 26th June, 2000
She was known for writing lyric poetry as Judith liked to express her thoughts, feelings and opinions in her poetry.




Three facts about Judith Wright:
1. Judith started writing poems to please her ill mother at who died when she was 12 years old
2. Her writing style was usually inspired by the natural environment of where she stayed
3. Not only was she a poet, but she was also an environmentalist, and a campaigner for aboriginal rights

Poems we are studying that were written by Judith Wright:
1. Woman to Child
2. The Surfer