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Robert Penn Warren - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 24, 1905 |
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| Died | September 15, 1989 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Guthrie, Kentucky, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Robert Penn Warren's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Author of 'All the King's Men'; only person to win Pulitzer Prizes for both fiction and poetry; U.S. Poet Laureate |
Intro
Robert Penn Warren was an American poet, novelist, literary critic, and educator, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'All the King's Men' and for being the only person to win Pulitzer Prizes for both fiction and poetry.
Early Life & Background
Warren was born in Guthrie, Kentucky in 1905. He attended Vanderbilt University, where he became associated with the Fugitives, a group of influential poets and critics. He later earned graduate degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and Yale University.
Career Highlights
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1947 for 'All the King's Men'
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1958 and 1979
- Served as the first U.S. Poet Laureate in 1986-1987
- Co-authored the influential textbook 'Understanding Poetry' with Cleanth Brooks
Trivia
- Warren was named the first Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress to hold the official title 'Poet Laureate'.
- He was a founding member of the literary movement known as the Southern Agrarians.
- His novel 'All the King's Men' was adapted into two major motion pictures.
FAQs
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When was Robert Penn Warren born?
Robert Penn Warren was born the 24 April 1905.
Where is Robert Penn Warren from?
Guthrie, Kentucky, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About April 24th, 1905, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 24th, 1905 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Listen to the Big Brass Band by Frank Stanley
- Popular movie: Eine Fliegenjagd oder Die Rache der Frau Schultze directed by Eugen Skladanowsky, Max Skladanowsky
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