Kenneth Patchen
Kenneth Patchen was an American poet and novelist. He experimented with different forms of writing and incorporated painting, drawing, and jazz music into his works, which have been compared with those of William Blake and Walt Whitman.
Background
- Born in
- Niles
- Educated at
- University of Wisconsin–MadisonCommonwealth CollegeWarren G. Harding High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Guggenheim Fellowship🏆 Shelley Memorial Award
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"Patchen Books - Kenneth Patchen Book Page at Bottom Dog Press and Artichoke Press"
"The Orange Bears, a poem that references his childhood in Youngstown, OH"
"Kenneth Patchen centennial: poetry that still resonates" by J. H. Miller, 12.12.11, at sfbg.com - An appreciation of Patchen's work with audio clips of him reading his work."
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Timeline
1911
Born
Birth1972
Died
Death
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