Terrance Hayes

American poet with notable works

Terrance Hayes - American poet with notable works
Born

November 18th, 1971
53 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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An influential figure in contemporary poetry, contributions span multiple collections that explore themes of identity, race, and culture. Received several prestigious awards, including the National Book Award for Poetry in 2010 for the collection 'Lighthead'. Served as a professor at colleges, mentoring aspiring writers and poets. His work has been published in various notable literary journals, contributing to the evolution of modern poetic forms.

Won the National Book Award for 'Lighthead'

Published collections like 'American Sonnets'

Served as a professor at numerous institutions

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