William Bronk was an American poet. For the 1981 collection Life Supports he won the National Book Award for Poetry.
| Born: | 17, 1918, Fort Edward, New York |
| Died: | 22, 1999, Hudson Falls, New York |
| Occupation: | Poet |
| Nationality: | American |
| Genre: | Poetry, Essay |
| Notable awards: | National Book Award, 1982 |
About William Bronk
American poet whose collection Life Supports won the National Book Award in 1982. His other notable works include Finding Losses, That Beauty Still, and The Cage of Age.
Before Fame
He began studying at Dartmouth College at the age of sixteen.
Achievement
He served in World War II as a draftee, and he later became an officer.
Family Life
He took over the management of the Bronk Coal and Lumber Company after his father's death.
Associations
He was a literary contemporary of poet Amy Clampitt.
Information related to William Bronk
- Union College (New York) faculty
- American modernist poets
- National Book Award winners
Latest information about William Bronk updated on February 24, 2021.
