Sandra Alcosser
Alcosser (born February 3, 1944) is an American poet. She was appointed the first state poet laureate of Montana from July 13, 2005 - August 13, 2007 and was superseded by Greg Pape.
Sandra Alcosser
- Born
- 3 February 1944
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- Professor, poet
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- English studies · creative writing
- Honours
- National Poetry Series · poet laureate
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Alcosser (born February 3, 1944) is an American poet. She was appointed the first state poet laureate of Montana from July 13, 2005 - August 13, 2007 and was superseded by Greg Pape.
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• Born — 3 February 1944 • Birthplace — Washington, D.C., United States • Occupation — Professor, poet
Life
Life
She started the MFA in writing program at San Diego State University and is on the faculty of the low-residency MFA in writing program at Pacific University.
Works
Works
• A Fish To Feed All Hunger (Ahsahta Press, 1986) • Except By Nature (Graywolf Press, 1998)
Awards
• James Laughlin Award, for Except By Nature • 1997 National Poetry Series, for Except by Nature
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