C. K. Williams
American poet and translator, Pulitzer Prize winner
Born
Died
2015
11 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1936, a prominent American poet, critic, and translator. Authored several collections of poetry, highlighting the complexities of personal and societal issues. Some works include 'The Singing' and 'Flesh and Blood,' which explore themes of human experience and emotion. Received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1988 for the collection 'The Singing.' Held various teaching positions at universities, influencing a generation of writers and poets through workshops and lectures.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1988
Published poetry collections including 'The Singing'
Served as a professor at several universities
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