Paul Muldoon
Irish poet and academic with Pulitzer Prize
Born
June 20th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Ireland
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Born in 1951 in Northern Ireland, a prominent poet and academic emerged as a significant figure in contemporary poetry. A graduate of Queen's University Belfast, taught at several universities including Princeton University. Published numerous collections of poetry, with a style characterized by a rich use of language and complex themes. The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry was awarded in 2003 for the collection 'Moy Sand and Gravel', showcasing a blend of personal and historical reflection. Contributed extensively to literary journals and anthologies, influencing a generation of poets.
Published 'Moy Sand and Gravel', winning the Pulitzer Prize in 2003
Served as a professor at Princeton University
Contributed to various literary journals and anthologies
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