Howard Nemerov
Howard Nemerov · Arts & Literature
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and US Poet Laureate
1920, New York City, United States — 1991, University City, Missouri, United States
United States
Howard Nemerov is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and US Poet Laureate
Nemerov was an American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award and served twice as U.S. Poet Laureate (Consultant in Poetry), noted for his wit and philosophical clarity. He was Jewish, born in New York City, and was the brother of the photographer Diane Arbus.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and US Poet Laureate
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Literature
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