Charles Edward (Ed) Roberson | |
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| Born | 1939 (age 84–85) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh Goddard College |
| Period | 1970-2022 |
| Notable awards | PEN/Voelcker Award for Poetry 2008 Shelley Memorial Award of the Poetry Society of America |
| Spouse | Rhonda Wiles |
| Children | 1, Lena Roberson |
Charles Edwin (Ed) Roberson (born December 26, 1939) is a distinguished American poet, celebrated for his unique diction and intricacy in exploring the natural and cultural worlds. His poetic voice is informed by a background in science and visual art, coupled with his identity as an African American. Roberson has been an active poet since the early 1960s and has authored eight collections, including "Atmosphere Conditions" (1999) and "City Eclogue" (2006). Among his many honors are the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Writers' Award (1998) and the Poetry Society of America's Shelley Memorial Award (2008).[1]