Richard Wilbur

Richard Wilbur (1921–2017) was an American poet, translator and writer.

Also recorded as Richard Purdy Wilbur.

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Overview

Born at New York City in 1921, died at Belmont in 2017.

In detail

Richard Wilbur studied at Amherst College, Harvard University and Montclair High School. the recorded working language is French, Spanish and Russian.

The field of work recorded is poetry and translating activity. Robert Frost is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at North Caldwell and Belmont. Employment is recorded with Harvard University, Wesleyan University and Smith College. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Rome Prize, Bollingen Prize for Poetry and National Medal of Arts.

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    “Richard Wilbur”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1333582: Richard Wilbur

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