About
American poet, philosopher and professor who was sometimes called the “Robert Frost of the Midwest.” He wrote ten volumes of poetry and two books of prose.
Before Fame
He studied at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls and volunteered for the U.S. Army.
Trivia
He dove into shallow water when he was 19 and fractured his spine, becoming permanently paralyzed.
Family Life
He married Meryl Norton Hearst and held classes in their basement.
Associated With
He is often compared to and was friendly with poet Robert Frost.
