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Kevin Young

Kevin Young (born 1970) is an American poet, literary critic and sociologist.

Kevin Young

Author Kevin Young at the 2017 Texas Book Festival in Austin, Texas, United States.

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Born
1970 · Lincoln.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
poet · literary critic · sociologist · university teacher
Fields
sociology · sociology of sport
Education
Harvard University · Brown University · Harvard College
Honours
Guggenheim Fellowship · American Book Awards
Languages
English

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Notes, references and evidence

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