Shapiro, Karl (Karl Jay), 1913-2000
Dates
- Existence: 1913-11-10 - 2000-05-14
Biographical note
Karl Shapiro (1913-2000) was a Baltimore-born American poet and essayist. He began writing while he was stationed in New Guinea during WWII. Shapiro was American Poet Laureate in 1946 and 1947. He published many famous works, and taught at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and University of California, Davis. He edited the prestigious Poet Magazine and was married three times.
Occupations
Places
- Baltimore (Md.) (Place of Birth)
- New York (N.Y.) (Place of Death)
- United States (Associated Country)
Languages Used
- English
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Karl Shapiro, 1988 November 30
The Don Swaim Collection includes audio tape reels and cassettes of interviews and radio broadcasts. Featured in this collection are the original masters of the radio series "Book Beat." Also included are broadcasts for "Mr. Shirer Gives a Talk," uncut author interviews, highlights on 1986 PEN International Conference, American Book Award speeches, and the 10-part series "Looking for the Great American Novel."
