Richard Wilbur
3 books
About the Author
Richard Wilbur, a distinguished American poet and translator, served as the second Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1987 to 1988, earning widespread acclaim for his masterful command of language and form. Born in New York City in 1921, Wilbur's career spanned over six decades, during which he received two Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry and the National Book Award, solidifying his place as one of the 20th century's preeminent literary voices. His work often explores themes of nature, human experience, and the sublime, blending wit, precision, and musicality in verse that resonates with clarity and depth. Notable among his publications are the comprehensive Collected Poems 1943-2004: Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award Winner―Sixty Years of American Verse and his acclaimed verse translation Don Juan, which exemplify his enduring contributions to American literature.
Common genres
Writing style
formal
witty
musical
