Howard Nemerov
American Poet and Academic
Born
March 1st, 1920
105 years ago
Died
July 5th, 1991
34 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American poet and academic contributed significantly to 20th-century poetry. Served as a professor at Washington University in St. Louis and was a key figure in the academic study of poetry. Published several collections of poetry, essays, and criticism, and held prestigious positions including U.S. Poet Laureate. Recognition included the Bollingen Prize and the National Book Award.
Published poetry collections including 'The Next Room'
Served as U.S. Poet Laureate from 1963 to 1964
Awarded the Bollingen Prize in 1977
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