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I myself walked at the funeral of tenderness. — John Berryman

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I myself walked at the funeral of tenderness.

77 Dream Songs, 46

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Sadness and Melancholy
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John Berryman

1914-10-25 — 1972-01-07 · McAlester

John Berryman was a renowned American poet, known for his lyrical intensity and exploration of themes such as pain, identity, madness, and mortality. His most celebrated work, "The Dream Songs," is a monumental piece that earned him the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, establishing him as one of the most important voices in 20th-century American poetry. Berryman struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, and this personal anguish often shines through in his poetry, giving it a brutal honesty and remarkable emotional depth.

Awards (6)
1966
Academy of American Poets Fellowship

Annual award granted to American poets with an exceptional publication history. Recognizes excellence and impact on American poetry.

1969
NBA

The National Book Awards are one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States, celebrating excellence in American literature across various categories.

1969
National Book Award Poetry

American literary award for poetry, awarded annually by the National Book Foundation. Recognizes excellence in American literature.

1965
Pulitzer Poetry

Recognizes excellence in poetry published by American authors in the previous year. It is one of the most prestigious awards in United States literature, celebrating the art and impact of poetry.

1949
Shelley Memorial Award

Annual award granted by the Poetry Society of America to American poets who demonstrate excellence and originality in their work, honoring the legacy of Percy Bysshe Shelley.

1969
Bollingen Prize for Poetry

Biennial award for poetry granted by Yale University, recognizing the work of an American poet.

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