Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and novelist celebrated for his lyrical and introspective works that explore the human condition, often drawing from his rural Pennsylvania upbringing.
Born in 1874
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and playwright celebrated for rural New England-inspired works that explore human nature, morality, and the American experience.
Born in 1869
A poet and playwright who crafted subtle, nuanced works that probed the human condition, often using rural New England settings to explore themes of isolation and social constraint.
Born in 1885
A pioneering modernist poet and critic who transformed 20th-century literature with innovative styles and provocative ideas, shaping the course of modern poetry.
Born in 1888
A renowned poet, playwright, and critic who reshaped modern poetry with works like "The Waste Land" and "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats", influencing literature and art with their unique style.
Born in 1879
A modernist master of language and imagination, crafting innovative, symbolic poetry that explores the human experience and the relationship between reality and the individual's perception of it.
Born in 1883
A physician-turned-writer, known for his modernist poetry and short stories that explored the everyday lives of ordinary people, often using imagery and experimental styles. His work blurred the lines between poetry and prose, creating a unique literary voice.
Born in 1888
A prominent figure in the New Criticism movement, known for his poetry and literary criticism that emphasized close reading and analysis of texts. He was also a founder of the Kenyon Review literary magazine.
Born in 1899
A leading figure of the New Criticism movement, known for his influential poetry and literary criticism that shaped modern American literature.
