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I turn my gaze — John Ashbery

As I sit looking out of a window of the building

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I turn my gaze

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John Ashbery

1927-07-28 — 2017-09-03 · Rochester

John Ashbery was one of the most influential American poets of the second half of the 20th century, known for his challenging and innovative poetry. His work explores the nature of language, consciousness, and reality, often through lengthy, stream-of-consciousness poems. Ashbery demonstrated a remarkable ability to blend the colloquial with the sublime, the personal with the impersonal, creating a unique style that defies easy categorization. He was also a respected literary critic and teacher, leaving a lasting legacy on contemporary poetry.

Awards (14)

Academy of American Poets Fellowship

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

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

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

National Book Award Poetry

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

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.

Griffin Poetry Prize

One of the world's most prestigious poetry awards, with a significant monetary value, celebrating excellence in English-language poetry published by both Canadian and international authors.

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.

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.

Yale Younger Poets

One of the most prestigious poetry awards in the US, focused on discovering and publishing new poetic talents. The winner receives publication by Yale University Press and a monetary prize.

Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize

American literary award that celebrates excellence in poetry, distinguishing works that demonstrate depth, originality, and lasting impact on the literary landscape.

Bollingen Prize for Poetry

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

The America Award in Literature is an award granted annually to English-language authors who have demonstrated excellence and originality in their literary work, with a focus on themes that explore the American experience.

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