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Kay Boyle

(1902–1992) Poet United States

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Kay Boyle was a poet from the United States, best known for Fifty Best American Short Stories.

Quick Facts About Kay Boyle

Born
February 19, 1902
Died
December 27, 1992
Nationality
United States
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Fifty Best American Short Stories
Spouse
Joseph Freiherr von und zu Franckenstein

About Kay Boyle

Kay Boyle was an American novelist, short story writer, educator, and political activist. Boyle is best known for her fiction, which often explored the intersections of personal and political themes. Her work contributed significantly to modernist literature, and she was an active participant in the expatriate literary scene in Paris during the 1920s. She was a Guggenheim Fellow and O. Henry Award winner.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

O. Henry Award Guggenheim Fellowship

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