Howard Nemerov

American Poet and Academic

Howard Nemerov - American Poet and Academic
Born

March 1st, 1920
105 years ago

Died

July 5th, 1991
33 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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