John Ciardi
(1916-1986)
American poet, professor, translator
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John Anthony Ciardi ( CHAR-dee; June 24, 1916 – March 30, 1986) was an American poet, translator, and etymologist. While primarily known as a poet, he also translated Dante's Divine Comedy, wrote several volumes of children's poetry, pursued etymology, contributed to the Saturday Review as a columnist and long-time poetry editor, and directed the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference in Vermont.
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24 June 1916 Boston, Massachusetts
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30 March 1986 (aged 69) Metuchen, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Zodiac | Cancer |
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