Elizabeth Bishop was an American poet and author born on February 8, 1911, in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is considered one of the most important and influential poets of the 20th century, known for her precise and descriptive language, deep empathy for the natural world, and keen eye for detail.
Bishop's childhood was marked by tragedy, as her father passed away when she was just eight months old, and her mother was institutionalized shortly after. She spent much of her childhood living with various relatives and attending boarding schools. Despite these challenges, Bishop went on to attend Vassar College and later received a fellowship to study at the University of Iowa's prestigious Writers' Workshop.
Bishop published her first book of poems, "North & South," in 1946, which was followed by several other collections of poetry, including "Questions of Travel," "Geography III," and "The Complete Poems." Her work is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural world, its attention to the smallest details, and its subtle exploration of themes of loss and displacement.
In addition to her poetry, Bishop was also a respected translator and prose writer. She translated the works of several Brazilian poets, including Carlos Drummond de Andrade and João Cabral de Melo Neto, and wrote a memoir, "One Art," which was published posthumously.
Bishop received many awards and honors for her work, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, the National Book Award, and the Neustadt International Prize for Literature. She died on October 6, 1979, in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 68.
No comments:
Post a Comment