C. K. Williams

American poet and translator, Pulitzer Prize winner

C. K. Williams - American poet and translator, Pulitzer Prize winner
Born

November 4th, 1936
88 years ago

Died

2015
10 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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