Alicia Ostriker

Poet and scholar of contemporary poetry

Alicia Ostriker - Poet and scholar of contemporary poetry
Born

November 11th, 1937
87 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1937, this American poet and scholar has contributed significantly to contemporary poetry and feminist literature. Authoring numerous poetry collections, her major work includes 'The Mother / Child Papers' which explores themes of motherhood and identity. Additionally, her scholarly pursuits focus on the intersection of literature and feminism, leading to influential essays and critiques on the role of women in poetry. Active in academia, she has taught at several universities and is recognized for promoting women's voices in literature.

Published the poetry collection 'The Mother / Child Papers'

Received the William Carlos Williams Award

Authored critical essays influencing feminist literature

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