Paul Blackburn (poet)

Paul Blackburn
Paul Blackburn circa 1969-70
Paul Blackburn circa 1969-70
Born(1926-11-24)November 24, 1926
St. Albans, Vermont, US
DiedSeptember 13, 1971(1971-09-13) (aged 44)
Cortland, New York, US
Occupation
  • Poet
  • translator
  • teacher
  • editor
Children1

Paul Blackburn (November 24, 1926 – September 13, 1971) was an American poet. He influenced contemporary literature through his poetry, translations and the encouragement and support he offered to fellow poets.[1]

  1. ^ M.L. Rosenthal, preface to The Collected Poems of Paul Blackburn ISBN 0-89255-086-4; Edith Jarolim, introduction to The Collected Poems of Paul Blackburn ISBN 0-89255-086-4; http://epc.buffalo.edu/authors/blackburn/blackburn_rothenberg_on_PB.html