STEVIE SMITH

BY SAMARTH AND KEWALANI

Introduction on stevie smith

◦ Stevie Smith (1902-1971) was a British poet and

novelist known for her distinctive style of dark
humor and her ability to explore difficult topics with
sensitivity and insight. She was born Florence
Margaret Smith in Hull, England, and grew up in
London.
How she began

◦ Smith began writing poetry as a child and continued to do

so throughout her life, publishing her first collection,
"Novel on Yellow Paper," in 1936. Her most famous work
is the poem "Not Waving but Drowning," which was
published in 1957 and has since become one of the most
anthologized poems in the English language.
What were her side hustles

◦ In addition to her poetry, Smith wrote several

novels, including "The Holiday," "The Godmother,"
and "Over the Frontier." She also wrote a number of
plays, including "The Murder of the Mona Lisa,"
which was produced by the BBC in 1968.
How it all ended…

◦Despite the critical acclaim her work

received, Smith lived a relatively quiet and
reclusive life, spending much of her time
caring for her elderly aunt. She died of a
brain tumor in 1971.
Yes

◦ Smith's work continues to be admired for its unique

perspective on life and its ability to capture the human
experience with wit and insight. Her legacy has been
celebrated in numerous anthologies and critical studies,
and she remains an important figure in the history of
British literature.
Some of her famous poems
◦ "Not Waving but Drowning"
◦ "Thoughts About the Person From Porlock"
◦ "The Galloping Cat"
◦ "The Frog Prince"
◦ "Pad, Pad"
◦ "The Pleasures of Friendship"
◦ "Our Bog Is Dood"
◦ "Black March"
◦ "Pretty"
◦ "The Blue from Heaven"