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Franklin D'Olier Reeve (September 18, 1928 – June 28, 2013) was an American academic, writer, poet, Russian translator, and editor. He was also the father of Superman actor Christopher Reeve. He was the grandson of the first American Legion national commander, Franklin D'Olier.
Jul 8, 2013 · Mr. Reeve, father of the actor Christopher Reeve, wrote highly regarded poetry and other works, translated Russian authors and founded The Poetry Review.
Reeve was an officer of the Poetry Society of America, and a secretary of Poets House. He was the recipient of the New England Poetry Club’s Golden Rose Award, an Award in Literature from the American Academy National Institute of Arts and Letters, and a D.Lit from New England College.
Sep 23, 2013 · Franklin D’Olier Reeve passed away on June 28 at the age of 84 after devoting nearly half of his life to teaching at the University, first as a professor and chair of the Russian Department from 1962 to 1966, and then as a professor in the College of Letters until 2002.
Aug 15, 2013 · In the early stages of his career, the poet F D Reeve found himself best-known as the translator who accompanied Robert Frost on his 1962 visit to the Soviet Union, the man in the middle of Frost...
Aug 16, 2013 · In the early stages of his career, the poet F.D. Reeve, who has died aged 84, found himself best-known as the translator who accompanied Robert Frost on his famous 1962 visit to the Soviet Union, the man in the middle of Frost's ill-tempered showdown with Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.
F. D. Reeve - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets.
Jun 28, 2013 · Franklin D'Olier "F.D." Reeve was an American academic, writer, poet, Russian translator, and editor. He was also the father of actor Christopher Reeve. He started his academic career teaching Russian language and literature at Columbia University before moving to Wesleyan University as chairman of the Russian Department.
REEVE, F(ranklin) D('Olier) 1928-PERSONAL: Born September 18, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA; son of Richard and Anne Reeve; married first wife Barbara (divorced, c. 1956); married Laura Stevenson, December 22, 1997; children: Christopher, Benjamin, Alison, Brock, Mark, Katharine, Margaret.
We are greatly saddened to hear of F.D. Reeve's passing on June 28. An accomplished poet, translator, and editor, Reeve published dozens of poems and reviews in Poetry over the...
