W. D. Snodgrass
American poet and Pulitzer Prize winner
Born
January 5th, 1926
99 years ago
Died
January 13th, 2009
16 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1926, this poet gained recognition for personal and confessional poetry. The collection 'Heart's Needle' won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1960, highlighting themes of loss and memory. Contributions to the field included numerous publications in various literary magazines, as well as participation in academia as a teacher. Influence extended to the next generation of poets through workshops and mentorship.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1960
Published 'Heart's Needle'
Contributed to various literary magazines
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