Anthony Hecht
American poet (1923–2004)
Died aged 81CapricornUnited States
Biography
Anthony Evan Hecht (January 16, 1923 – October 20, 2004) was an American poet. His work combined a deep interest in form with a passionate desire to confront the horrors of 20th-century history, with the Second World War, in which he fought, and the Holocaust being recurrent themes in his work.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Harvard University
- University of Rochester
- Yale University
- Georgetown University
- Smith College
Awards & honours (11)
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Rome Prize
- Bollingen Prize
- National Medal of Arts
- Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
- United States Poet Laureate
- Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize
- Robert Frost Medal
- Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets
- Russell Loines Award for Poetry
- Wallace Stevens Award
Quick answers about Anthony Hecht
- How old was Anthony Hecht?
- Anthony Hecht died on October 20, 2004 at the age of 81.
- When is Anthony Hecht's birthday?
- Anthony Hecht was born on January 16, 1923.
- Where was Anthony Hecht born?
- Anthony Hecht was born in New York City.
- What is Anthony Hecht's zodiac sign?
- Anthony Hecht's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- What is Anthony Hecht's nationality?
- Anthony Hecht is a citizen of United States.
- What does Anthony Hecht do?
- Anthony Hecht is known as poet, writer, docent.
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