American poet (1929–2008)
Jonathan Williams |
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Jonathan Williams in 1985 |
Born | (1929-03-08)March 8, 1929
Asheville, North Carolina |
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Died | March 16, 2008(2008-03-16) (aged 79)
Highlands, North Carolina |
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Education | St. Albans School, Princeton University, Chicago Institute of Design, Black Mountain College |
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Occupation(s) | Poet and publisher |
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Known for | The Jargon Society press |
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Partner | Thomas Meyer |
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Jonathan Williams (March 8, 1929 – March 16, 2008) was an American poet, publisher, essayist, and photographer. He is known as the founder of The Jargon Society, which has published poetry, experimental fiction, photography, and folk art since 1951.