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Louis Simpson

Louis Simpson (1923–2012) was an American poet, literary critic and translator.

Also recorded as Louis Aston Marantz Simpson.

Louis Simpson in brief

Born
1923
Died
2012
Known for
poet, literary critic, translator and university teacher
Place of birth
Kingston
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Overview

Born at Kingston in 1923, died at Stony Brook in 2012.

In detail

Louis Simpson studied at Columbia University and Columbia University School of General Studies. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with Stony Brook University, Bobbs-Merrill Company and Columbia University.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Rome Prize, Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and California Book Awards.

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    “Louis Simpson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1871997: Louis Simpson

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