Charles Simic

Charles Simic (1938–2023) was an American poet, writer and translator.

Also recorded as Dušan Simić; Čarls Simić.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Душан Симић.

Born at Belgrade in 1938, died at Dover in 2023.

In detail

Charles Simic studied at Oak Park and River Forest High School and New York University. the recorded working language is English, French and Serbian.

The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, poetry and creative writing. Czesław Miłosz is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Strafford. Employment is recorded with University of New Hampshire and The New Yorker. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Academy of American Poets.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, MacArthur Fellows Program, Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and Vilcek Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q722555: Charles Simic

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