About
Massachusetts-born poet known for Life Studies, The Dolphin, and other confessional works. He won both the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the National Book Award.
Before Fame
He was born into a prominent Boston family, and he attended Harvard College. He published his debut poetry volume, Land of Unlikeness, in 1944.
Trivia
He was appointed sixth Poet Laureate of the United States in 1947.
Family Life
He was married three times -- to Jean Stafford, Elizabeth Hardwick, and Caroline Blackwood -- and had two children.
Associated With
He was influenced by the literary work of Allen Tate.
