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Bookmark or Share- About James Wright - Academy of American PoetsJames Wright - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, on December 13, 1927, James Arlington Wright won the Pulitzer Prize in poetry and was elected a fellow of The Academy of American Poets
- James Wright | Poet, Pulitzer, Vietnam | BritannicaJames Wright was an American poet of the postmodern era who wrote about sorrow, salvation, and self-revelation, often drawing on his native Ohio River valley for images of nature and industry. In 1972 he won the Pulitzer Prize for Collected Poems (1971).
- James Wright | The Poetry FoundationJames Wright was frequently referred to as one of America's finest contemporary poets. He was admired by critics and fellow poets alike for his willingness and ability to experiment with language and style, as well as for his thematic concerns.
- James Wright (poet) - WikipediaJames Arlington Wright (December 13, 1927 – March 25, 1980) was an American poet. James Wright was born and spent his childhood in Martins Ferry, Ohio. His father worked in a glass factory, and his mother in a laundry. Neither parent had received more than an eighth grade education.
- James Wright 101 | The Poetry FoundationJames Wright was the rarest of writers: able to both embody his moment and somehow stand outside it. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio; his father worked in a factory and his mother in a laundry. He wrote intense lyrics that probe the edges of human experience with rare clarity and a timeless generosity.
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