About
American poet and translator whose works include I Marry You and Homeward to America. He was also a columnist and poetry editor for the Saturday Review.
Before Fame
He was raised in Boston's Little Italy neighborhood, and he later attended the University of Michigan.
Trivia
He published a translation of Dante's famous Divine Comedy, as well as several collections of poems for children.
Family Life
With his wife, Judith Hostetter, he raised three children.
Associated With
His literary work was influenced by the poetry and prose of Dylan Thomas.