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Sharon Olds

Sharon Olds

Birth: 1942-11-19 , São Francisco

Sharon Olds is an American poet whose work is known for its brutal honesty and intimate exploration of the body, sexuality, family, and politics. With a distinctly personal and direct voice, Olds tackles themes often considered taboo with a lyrical clarity and emotional force that resonates deeply with readers, addressing the human experience in its rawest and most vulnerable facets.

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Academy of American Poets Fellowship

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

Poetry award given by the Poetry Society of America, recognizing a poetic work or body of work by an American poet.

Wallace Stevens Award

Biennial award presented by the Academy of American Poets to a renowned poet who has demonstrated exceptional merit and significant contribution to American poetry.

T.S. Eliot Prize

The T.S. Eliot Prize is one of the UK's most prestigious literary awards, dedicated exclusively to poetry. It recognizes excellence in contemporary poetry published in the UK and Ireland.

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.

Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize

The Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize is one of the most prestigious poetry awards in the United States, recognizing the work of living poets with a significant impact on American literature.

NBCC Award for Poetry

American literary award granted by the National Book Critics Circle to works of poetry published in the United States, recognizing excellence and impact on contemporary literature.

James Laughlin Award

Annual award given to emerging American poets for their published work.

The older I get, the more I feel almost beautiful...

Oprah Magazine, May 2004

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