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Arts & Literature
Delmore Schwartz
Who
Delmore Schwartz · Arts & Literature
What
Poet / lyricist
When
1913, Brooklyn, New York, United States — 1966, New York City, United States
Where
United States (New York)
Biography
Delmore Schwartz is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Poet / lyricist
How & why
American poet and short-story writer, celebrated for his 1937 story 'In Dreams Begin Responsibilities' and the youngest-ever winner of the Bollingen Prize (1959). Born to a Jewish immigrant family, he was Jewish; his life and decline inspired Saul Bellow's 'Humboldt's Gift' and he mentored the young Lou Reed.
Sources & external links
Verify and go deeper with these external references.
Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists
Contributions & Sources
Poet / lyricist
Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists
