Mark Van Doren

Poet and literary critic with accolades

Mark Van Doren - Poet and literary critic with accolades
Born

1894
131 years ago

Died

December 10th, 1972
52 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A poet, critic, and academic, contributed significantly to American literature in the 20th century. Served as a professor of English at Columbia University and gained recognition for works in poetry and literary criticism. Received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1940 for the collection 'Murder of One of the Words'. Engaged in critical studies of contemporary writers and promoted poetry's place in education. Also authored a biography of the poet Walt Whitman, exploring literary contributions and influences.

Won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1940

Authored 'Murder of One of the Words'

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