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Richard Hugo

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American poet (1923-1982)

United StatesWritersLived 1923 to 1982 · aged 58
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Richard Hugo, born Richard Franklin Hogan, was an American poet. Although some critics regard Hugo as primarily a regionalist, his work resonates broadly across place and time. A portion of Hugo's work reflects the economic depression of the Northwestern United States, particularly Montana.

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