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The Pulitzer Poet

Clip: 4/14/1999 | 7m 52s

The award for poetry this year went to Mark Strand for his book “Blizzard of One.”

The award for poetry this year went to Mark Strand for his book “Blizzard of One.” It’s Strand’s ninth book of poetry. He has also published several books of translations, edited poetry anthologies, and written books for children. A former US Poet Laureate, Strand now teaches at the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago.

04/14/1999 | Rating NR

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The Pulitzer Poet

Clip: 4/14/1999 | 7m 52s

The award for poetry this year went to Mark Strand for his book “Blizzard of One.” It’s Strand’s ninth book of poetry. He has also published several books of translations, edited poetry anthologies, and written books for children. A former US Poet Laureate, Strand now teaches at the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago.

04/14/1999 | Rating NR

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