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James Dickey

American writer (1923-1997) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 73

James Lafayette Dickey was an American poet, novelist, critic, and lecturer. He was appointed the 18th United States Poet Laureate in 1966. His other accolades included the National Book Award for Poetry and a Guggenheim Fellowship.

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Prix Médicis étranger1971
National Book Award1966
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1997 · aged 73

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