Edgar Lee Masters
American writer (1868–1950)
Edgar Lee Masters was born on August 23, 1868 in Garnett and died on March 5, 1950 in Melrose Park, aged 81. Recorded occupations: poet, novelist, playwright, writer, lawyer and biographer. Country of citizenship: United States. Notable works include “Spoon River Anthology”. Educated at Knox College. Honours include Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets, Shelley Memorial Award and Robert Frost Medal. Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters.
- Born
- August 23, 1868 · Garnett
- Died
- March 5, 1950 · Melrose Park
- Age at death
- 81
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- poet, novelist, playwright, writer, lawyer, biographer
- Notable works
- Spoon River Anthology
- Education
- Knox College
- Honours
- Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets, Shelley Memorial Award, Robert Frost Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 29 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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