Fenton Johnson (poet)
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For the late 20th century writer, see Fenton Johnson.
Fenton Johnson (May 7, 1888 – September 17, 1958) was an American poet, essayist, author of short stories, editor, and educator. Johnson came from a middle-class African-American family in Chicago, where he spent most of his career. His work is often included in anthologies of 20th-century poetry, and he is noted for early prose poetry. Author James Weldon Johnson (no relation) called Fenton, "one of the first Negro revolutionary poets”.[1] He is also considered a forerunner of the Harlem Renaissance.[2]
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Born | May 7, 1888 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | September 17, 1958(1958-09-17) (aged 70) Chicago, Illinois |
Language | English |
Alma mater | Northwestern University University of Chicago Columbia University |
Genre | Poetry |
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