William Carlos Williams

American poet and essayist

William Carlos Williams - American poet and essayist
Born

September 17th, 1883
141 years ago

Died

March 4th, 1963
62 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in 20th-century American literature, this individual contributed significantly to modernist poetry. The poet practiced medicine as a pediatrician while also engaging deeply with artistic movements. He published several collections of poetry, essays, and short stories, with notable works including 'The Red Wheelbarrow' and 'Paterson'. His writing often reflected themes of everyday life and the importance of local, ordinary experience.

Published the famous poem 'The Red Wheelbarrow'

Authored the influential epic 'Paterson'

Won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1963

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