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Archibald MacLeish (1892-1982) was an American poet, writer, and public servant. He won three Pulitzer Prizes, served as Librarian of Congress, and was a modernist poet influenced by World War I and antifascism.
A poet, playwright, lawyer, and statesman, Archibald MacLeish’s roots were firmly planted in both the new and the old worlds. His father, the son of a poor shopkeeper in Glasgow, Scotland, was born in 1837—the year of Victoria’s coronation as Queen of England—and ran away first to London and then, at the age of 18, to Chicago, Illinois.
Discover 11 of the best poems by the American modernist poet Archibald MacLeish, who experimented with form, language, and theme. Learn about his influences, allusions, and achievements in this introduction to his work.
Learn about the life and achievements of Archibald MacLeish, an American poet, playwright, teacher, and public official. Explore his poems, plays, essays, and awards, such as the Pulitzer Prize for J.B. and the Bollingen Prize.
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Learn about the life and works of Archibald MacLeish, a poet, critic, and playwright who won three Pulitzer Prizes and served as Librarian of Congress and UNESCO official. Read some of his poems, such as Ars Poetica and J.B., and explore his texts and bibliography.
Apr 21, 1982 · Archibald MacLeish, distinguished poet, playwright, statesman and man of letters, died last night at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, which he entered March 20 for treatment of an ...
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Jun 11, 2018 · A biography of Archibald MacLeish, an American poet, playwright, teacher, and public official who won three Pulitzer Prizes. Learn about his life, works, influences, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
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