For John Ciardi: Thanks 30 Years Late from the 3rd Poet.
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Title
For John Ciardi: Thanks 30 Years Late from the 3rd Poet.
Subject
Swenson, May, 1919-1989
Description
For John Ciardi: Thanks 30 Years Late from the 3rd Poet. Swenson thanks John Ciardi for helping to get her noticed in her field and for encouraging her with her first book. Swenson refers to herself as the third poet because her first book was part of a larger book of 3 poets combined work. Going in alphabetical order by last name, her name and her poems were listed last in the book. She mentions that of the 3 poets, she was the least known. Swenson credits Ciardi for mentioning her name and getting her work noticed.
Creator
Swenson, May
Source
May Swenson Papers (MSS111) - Box 144, Folder 4925
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Swenson, May, “For John Ciardi: Thanks 30 Years Late from the 3rd Poet.,” WUSTL Digital Gateway Image Collections & Exhibitions, accessed July 5, 2024, http://lib-lslv126.wulib.wustl.edu/omeka/items/show/9321.