John Allyn McAlpin Berryman (born John Allyn Smith, Jr.; October 25, 1914 – January 7, 1972) was an American poet and scholar, born in McAlester, Oklahoma. He was a major figure in American poetry in the second half of the 20th century and is considered a key figure in the Confessional school of poetry. His best-known work is The Dream Songs.
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25 October 1914 McAlester, Oklahoma, USA
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Died |
7 January 1972 (aged 57) Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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