Claudia Emerson
American poet with a Pulitzer Prize
American poet with a Pulitzer Prize
An American poet and academic contributed significantly to contemporary poetry. Received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2006 for the collection 'Late Wife.' Served as a professor at various institutions, including the University of Mary Washington. Engaged in literary discussions and criticism, published numerous works in respected literary journals, and edited anthologies that highlighted other poets' works.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2006
Published the poetry collection 'Late Wife'
Contributed to numerous literary journals
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