W. S. Merwin, Poet Laureate
Librarian of Congress James Billington yesterday announced the appointment of W.S. Merwin as the 17th Poet Laureate of the United States. In a career spanning six decades, Merwin has published more than 30 books of poetry and prose. In a statement announcing the appointment, Billington cited Merwin’s profound yet accessible poetry: “He leads us upstream [...]
Friday, July 2, 2010
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