Nemerov, Howard

Howard Nemerov was an American educator and author, most widely known for his poetry. His verse could be poignant, philosophical, or witty, and was awarded numerous honors including a Pulitzer Prize. A long-time professor at Washington University in St. Louis, he also published memorable prose, and contributed editorial work or commentary for numerous publications.

Howard Nemerov was an American poet, novelist, and critic.

Author and educator Howard Nemerov was born in New York and educated at Harvard. A pilot in World War II, he has worked as a professor at numerous schools, notably Washington University in St. Louis. Primarily a poet, Nemerov has produced an impressive collection of diverse, intelligent, and accessible poems, notable for their ironic voice and eclectic subject matter. He has won numerous awards, including a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award in 1978.

American author and poet and professor of English, Washington University; b. 1920.

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American poet, writer, and educator.