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James Ingram Merrill (March 3, 1926 – February 6, 1995) was an American poet. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1977 for Divine Comedies.
James Merrill was recognized as one of the leading poets of his generation. Praised for his stylish elegance, moral sensibilities, and transformation of autobiographical moments into deep and complex meditations, Merrill’s work spans genres—including plays and prose—but the bulk of his artistic…
Mar 26, 2024 · James Merrill (born March 3, 1926, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Feb. 6, 1995, Tucson, Ariz.) was an American poet especially known for the fine craftsmanship and wit of his lyric and epic poems. Merrill was the son of Charles E. Merrill, a founder of Merrill Lynch, an investment-banking firm.
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James Merrill - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. James Ingram Merrill was born in New York City on March 3, 1926.
James Ingram Merrill (1926–1995) stands among the leading literary figures of his generation, winner of a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award (twice), and widely admired for lyrical, beautifully crafted poems that explore such universal themes as love, memory, and the inevitable passing of time.
May 14, 2015 · James Merrill in 1977, the year his book “Divine Comedies” won the Pulitzer Prize. Associated Press. By Jay Parini. May 14, 2015. Some people are born with a silver spoon, but the poet James...
Apr 14, 2015 · Mr. Hammer, who is the chairman of the English Department at Yale, has delivered in “James Merrill: Life and Art” a nearly flawless literary biography. He sums up people and milieus with...
