Charles Olson

Charles Olson (1910–1970) was an American poet, writer and university teacher.

Also recorded as Charles John Olson; Charles J. Olson.

Overview

Born at Worcester in 1910, died at New York City in 1970.

In detail

Charles Olson studied at Harvard University, Wesleyan University and Yale University. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Beat Generation and Black Mountain poets.

Employment is recorded with Clark University, University of Connecticut and Harvard University.

Works named in the authority record are The Maximus Poems.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship and American Book Awards.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Charles Olson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q922978: Charles Olson

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