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Miller Williams

American poet, translator, editor (1930-2015) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 84

Stanley Miller Williams was an American contemporary poet, as well as a university professor, translator and editor. He produced over 25 books and won several awards for his poetry. His accomplishments were chronicled in Arkansas Biography. Williams was chosen to read a poem at the second inauguration of Bill Clinton.

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National Arts Awards1997
Rome Prize

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One of his best-known poems is "The Shrinking Lonesome Sestina." He was the father of American singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams.

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United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2015 · aged 84