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John Berryman

John Allyn (Smith) Berryman was an American poet, a major figure in American poetry in the second half of the 20th century and often considered one of the founders of the Confessional school of poetry. He was the author of The Dream Songs, which are playful, witty, and morbid. Berryman committed suicide in 1972. - Wikipedia

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American poet and scholar (1914–1972)

Born 25 October 1914
Died 7 January 1972

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American poet and scholar (1914–1972)

Born 25 October 1914
Died 7 January 1972

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Poetry (poetic works by one author) American poetry Poetry Alcoholics American literature Biography College teachers Criticism and interpretation Fiction History and criticism Rehabilitation American Authors American Poets Authors, American Correspondence English literature Fiction, general In literature Motion picture plays Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616 Women poets 1914-1972 Addresses, essays, lectures American Novelists Amerikaanse digkuns

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John Berryman (1914-1972) William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Stephen Crane (1871-1900) Anne Bradstreet (1612?-1672) Anne (Dudley), 1612?-1672 Bradstreet Anne Bradstreet (1612?-1672,) Berryman Mrs. (1894-1976)

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20th century 19th century Early modern, 1500-1700

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