Critics said he was 'the best writer in England'

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The British poet Sir Geoffrey Hill has died at the age of 84. He released his first collection, For the Unfallen, in 1959 - and went on to publish more than 20 volumes of poetry. His accolades include the Faber Memorial award and the Whitbread Award for Poetry. He was knighted in 2012 for services to literature. Adam Clarke-Williams assesses his work. (Photo: Sir Geoffrey Hill being knighted by Princess Anne in 2012 Credit: PA)