Poets who died on September 12

Take a focused look at the poets who passed away on September 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • Robert Lowell
    1977 Robert Lowell

    Robert Lowell was a highly influential American poet and a key figure in the confessional poetry movement.

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