William Bronk
American poet (1918–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Bronk (February 17, 1918 – February 22, 1999) was an American poet. For his book, Life Supports (1981), he won the National Book Award for Poetry.[1]
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William Bronk | |
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Born | (1918-02-17)17 February 1918 Fort Edward, New York |
Died | 22 February 1999(1999-02-22) (aged 81) Hudson Falls, New York |
Occupation | Poet |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Poetry, Essay |
Notable awards | National Book Award 1982 |
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He was also a veteran of World War II and a businessman. After teaching at Union College for a brief period, he took over the family business of Bronk Coal and Lumber after his father's early death. He ran it for 30 years in Hudson Falls, New York.