Poets who died on January 13

Take a focused look at the poets who passed away on January 13. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • W. D. Snodgrass
    2009 W. D. Snodgrass

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet who was a key figure in the confessional poetry movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

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