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Guy Davenport

Guy Davenport (1927–2005) was an American linguist, poet and translator.

Also recorded as Guy Mattison Davenport.

Guy Davenport in brief

Born
1927
Died
2005
Known for
linguist, poet, translator, novelist, painter, university teacher and writer
Place of birth
South Carolina
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Overview

Born at South Carolina in 1927, died at Lexington in 2005.

In detail

Guy Davenport studied at Harvard University, Duke University and Merton College. the recorded working language is English, Modern Greek and Ancient Greek.

Residence is recorded at Lexington and Haverford. Employment is recorded with Washington University in St. Louis, University of Kentucky and Haverford College. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are MacArthur Fellows Program, PEN Award for Poetry in Translation, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Rhodes Scholarship.

Sources

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    “Guy Davenport”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q506069: Guy Davenport

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