Plaque

Arthur Waley

Inscription

English Heritage
Arthur Waley, 1889 - 1966, poet, translator and orientalist, lived and died here.

Site: Arthur Waley (1 memorial)

N6, Southwood Lane, 50

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Arthur Waley

Poet, translator and orientalist. He never actually visited China nor Japan.

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