E. E. Cummings
American author (1894–1962)
E. E. Cummings was born on October 14, 1894 in Cambridge and died on September 3, 1962 in Joy Farm, aged 67. Recorded occupations: poet, painter, playwright, writer, novelist and artist. Country of citizenship: United States. Associated movement: surrealism. Notable works include “The Enormous Room”, “Tulips and Chimneys”, “is 5”, “CIOPW”, “EIMI” and “No Thanks”. Educated at Harvard University and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship, Bollingen Prize, Shelley Memorial Award and Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets. Member of Academy of American Poets and American Academy of Arts and Letters.
- Born
- October 14, 1894 · Cambridge
- Died
- September 3, 1962 · Joy Farm
- Age at death
- 67
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- poet, painter, playwright, writer, novelist, artist
- Movements
- surrealism
- Notable works
- The Enormous Room, Tulips and Chimneys, is 5, CIOPW, EIMI, No Thanks
- Education
- Harvard University, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship, Bollingen Prize, Shelley Memorial Award, Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets
- Wikipedia editions
- 47 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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