Search results
Galway Mills Kinnell (February 1, 1927 – October 28, 2014) was an American poet. His dark poetry emphasized scenes and experiences in threatening, ego-less natural environments.
Learn about Galway Kinnell, an award-winning poet who explored the connections between daily life, nature, and spirituality. Read his biography, poems, and critical reviews on the Poetry Foundation website.
Oct 29, 2014 · Galway Kinnell, who was recognized with both a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award for a body of poetry that pushed deep into the heart of human experience in the decades after World War II,...
Galway Kinnell (born February 1, 1927, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.—died October 28, 2014, Sheffield, Vermont) was an American poet who examined the primitive bases of existence that are obscured by the overlay of civilization.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life and work of Galway Kinnell, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and activist who traveled the world and wrote about social issues. Read some of his poems, such as The Gray Heron, Prayer, and Blackberry Eating.
A vivid and visceral poem about hunting and killing a bear in the Arctic, and the transformation of the hunter into the hunted. The poem explores the themes of survival, identity, and poetry through the imagery of blood, fur, and dreams.
People also ask
What is Galway Kinnell best known for?
Who is Galway Mills Kinnell?
How old was Galway Kinnell when he died?
What is John Kinnell best known for?
Jan 26, 2009 · In this edition of the podcast, we'll hear poems by Galway Kinnell. Galway Kinnell was born in Rhode Island in 1927. He attended Princeton University, where he became friends with classmate W.S. Merwin.
