The Shadow of Sirius
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Author
W. S. Merwin
William Stanley Merwin (New York City, September 30, 1927) is an American poet. During the 1960s anti-war movement, Merwin's unique craft was thematically characterized by indirect, unpunctuated narration. In the 80s and 90s, Merwin's writing influence derived from his interest in Buddhist...
Award-Winning Work
Awards Won:
| Year | Award | Award Winner |
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Pulitzer Prize for Poetry Winners
- 2006
- 2007
- 2008
- 2009
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