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Tess Gallagher

(1943) Poet United States

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Tess Gallagher is a poet from the United States, best known for Carver country: the world of Raymond Carver.

Quick Facts About Tess Gallagher

Born
July 21, 1943
Nationality
United States
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Carver country: the world of Raymond Carver
Spouse
Raymond Carver

About Tess Gallagher

Tess Gallagher is an American poet, essayist, and short story writer. Among her many honors were a fellowship from the Guggenheim Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts award, and the Maxine Cushing Gray Foundation Award. In 2023, Gallagher became the first American writer to have been awarded the prestigious international Fondazione Roma di poesia Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Poetry. "Tess Gallagher". poets.org. Retrieved May 12, 2026.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Guggenheim Fellowship

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