Schwartz, Delmore, 1913-1966

Delmore Schwartz (1913-1966), writer, editor, and teacher. In 1937, shortly after graduating from New York University, Schwartz published an acclaimed short story, "In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" in the first issue of Partisan Review. In addition to his writing, he served as poetry editor of the Partisan Review and later the New Republic. Schwartz wrote poetry, short stories and essays, criticism, and plays throughout his life but he never established himself as the writer that early praise seemed to promise. Schwartz married and divorced Gertrude Buckman and Elizabeth Pollett. He taught at Harvard University, Bennington College, Kenyon College, Princeton University, and Syracuse University. Among his published works are In Dreams Begin Responsibilities, Shenandoah, Genesis: Book I, Vaudeville for a Princess and Other Poems, Summer Knowledge: Selected Poems (1938-1958), and Successful Love and Other Stories. Throughout his life Schwartz suffered from depression, alcoholism, and drug abuse. He was born and died in New York City.

From the description of Delmore Schwartz papers, 1906-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702137648

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