Galway Kinnell
American poet and Pulitzer Prize winner
Born
February 1st, 1927
98 years ago
Died
October 28th, 2014
11 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1927, the individual contributed significantly to American poetry, gaining recognition for a body of work that delved into themes of nature, love, and the human experience. The poetry collection 'Selected Poems' won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1983. An academic, the individual taught at several institutions, including New York University and the University of Vermont. The individual’s work often reflected personal experiences and broader societal issues, earning a place in contemporary literature.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for 'Selected Poems'
Published the influential poem 'The Book of Nightmares'
Served as a professor at New York University
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