Philip Levine

Philip Levine (1928–2015) was an American professor, writer and poet.

Also recorded as Filip Levin; Philippus Levine.

Overview

Born at Detroit in 1928, died at Fresno in 2015.

In detail

Philip Levine studied at Wayne State University, University of Iowa and Central High School (Detroit). the recorded working language is English.

John Berryman and Walt Whitman are recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Brooklyn and Fresno. Employment is recorded with New York University, University of Houston and California State University, Fresno. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Guggenheim Fellowship, Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize and National Book Award.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Philip Levine (poet)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q531273: Philip Levine

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