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Mark Strand

C. K. Williams

1936-11-04 – 2015-09-20

C. K. Williams was an acclaimed American poet, known for his visceral and often dark approach to modern life. His work frequently explored themes of poverty, crime, sexuality, and the complexities of the human psyche, using direct and unadorned language that resonated with the raw reality of his subjects. He was a master at capturing moments of intensity and vulnerability, painting a poignant portrait of urban experiences and individual struggles.

Jorie Graham

1950-05-09

Jorie Graham is a contemporary American poet, known for her philosophical and experimental poetry that investigates themes such as nature, consciousness, time, and the human relationship with the world. Her work is marked by an intense and reflective approach, exploring language as a means to apprehend reality and human experience. Graham is also an important figure in creative writing education.

Lisel Mueller

James Tate

Philip Levine

William Meredith

Mona Van Duyn

1921-05-09 – 2004-12-02

Henry S. Taylor

Rita Dove

1952-08-28

X. J. Kennedy

Carolyn Kizer

1925-12-10 – 2014-10-09

James Schuyler

Galway Kinnell

Howard Nemerov

Donald Justice

Gary Snyder

James Merrill

Maxine Kumin

James Wright

W. S. Merwin

Richard Howard

Anthony Hecht

George Oppen