Linda Pastan
9 books
About the Author
Linda Pastan is an acclaimed American poet whose work has graced the pages of literary journals and anthologies for over five decades, earning her the National Book Award and the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, among other honors. Born in New York City in 1932, she graduated from Radcliffe College and later pursued graduate studies at Harvard and the University of Michigan. Pastan's poetry often explores the intimate intersections of domestic life, nature, and the passage of time, rendered with a clarity and emotional precision that resonates deeply with readers. Her collections, including the poignant A Dog Runs Through It: Poems, reflect a life observed through the lens of quiet wonder and unflinching honesty, establishing her as a vital voice in contemporary American literature.
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