John Ciardi

Poet

Birthday June 24, 1916

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Boston, MA

DEATH DATE Mar 30, 1986 (69)

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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.