Walter De La Mare (1873–1956) was an English poet, novelist, and short-story writer renowned for his atmospheric, dreamlike verse and children’s literature. His name combines a given name with a double surname of French/Spanish origin, reflecting a classical literary lineage. In pronunciation guides, his name is treated as a proper noun; the emphasis typically falls on the surname, yielding a gently flowing, literary cadence compatible with formal diction.
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