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Linda Pastan

(1932–2023) Poet United States

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Linda Pastan was a poet from the United States, best known for An Early Afterlife.

Quick Facts About Linda Pastan

Born
May 27, 1932
Died
January 30, 2023
Nationality
United States
Profession
Poet
Notable works
An Early Afterlife
Spouse
Ira Pastan

About Linda Pastan

Linda Pastan was a Jewish American poet. From 1991 to 1995 she was Poet Laureate of Maryland. She was known for her short poems that address topics of marriage, family, and grief. Her final collection of poetry was Almost an Elegy, published in 2022.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Pushcart Prize Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize

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