Mal Morgan

Mal Morgan was an Australian poet, prominent in the Melbourne poetry scene from the 1970s through to his death in 1999.

Morgan was born in London, England and emigrated to Australia in 1948 at the age of twelve. He began writing poetry in the late 1960s. He convened the La Mama poetry readings at La Mama Theatre in Carlton from 1985 to 1991 and directed the Montsalvat National Poetry and Song Festival from 1991 to 1993. An enthusiastic advocate of other poets, Morgan reviewed poetry and was a prominent and well loved figure in the Melbourne poetry scene.

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