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John Gould Fletcher

(1886–1950) Writer United States

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John Gould Fletcher was a writer from the United States, best known for The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology.

Quick Facts About John Gould Fletcher

Born
January 3, 1886
Died
May 20, 1950
Nationality
United States
Profession
Writer
Notable works
The poetry of the Negro, 1746-1970: an anthology
Spouse
Florence Emily Goold

About John Gould Fletcher

John Gould Fletcher was an Imagist poet, author and authority on modern painting. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to a socially prominent family. After attending Phillips Academy, Andover, Fletcher went on to Harvard University from 1903 to 1907, but dropped out shortly after his father's death.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

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