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Richard Aldington (July 8, 1892 – July 27, 1962) was a British poet, novelist, critic, and biographer, best known as a key figure in the Imagist poetry movement. Born in Hampshire, he studied classics and later co-founded Imagism with Ezra Pound and H.D. His works, characterized by concise language and modernist themes, include the poetry collection 'Images' and the war novel 'Death of a Hero'. Aldington's experiences in World War I deeply influenced his writing, which often critiqued the impact of war on society. He also wrote biographies of T.E. Lawrence and D.H. Lawrence. Though sometimes overshadowed by his contemporaries, Aldington's contributions to modern poetry and war literature remain significant.