Elmslie, Kenward

An American poet, writer and lyricist associated with the New York School, Kenward Elmslie was born in New York City in 1929. The grandson of newspaper magnate Joseph Pulitzer, Elmslie graduated from Harvard in 1950 with a B.A. in literature and began his writing career as a lyricist and librettist for theatre and musicals, including The Sweet Bye and Bye (1966) and The Glass Harp (1972). He published stories, short plays and poetry in small magazines and collections; collaborated with graphic artists including Joe Brainard, Donna Dennis and Ken Tisa; and served as editor and publisher of Z Press.

From the description of Papers, 1901-2000. (University of California, San Diego). WorldCat record id: 44633892

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