Mark Doty
Mark Doty (born 1953) is an American poet.
Mark Doty

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- Born
- 1953 · Maryville.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- poet
- Education
- Goddard College · Drake University
- Known for
- Turtle and Swan
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship · Lambda Literary Award · National Book Award · National Book Award for Poetry · National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Mark Doty studied at Goddard College and Drake University. The recorded working language is English. Employment is recorded with University of Houston. Works named in the authority record are Turtle, Swan. Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Lambda Literary Award, National Book Award and National Book Award for Poetry.

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