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The page of Berryman, John, English biography

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Berryman, John
(1914–1972)
 

Biography

John Allyn Berryman (born John Allyn Smith, Jr.) (October 25, 1914 – January 7, 1972) was an American poet, born in McAlester, Oklahoma. He was a major figure in American poetry in the second half of the 20th century and often considered one of the founders of the Confessional school of poetry. His best-known work is The Dream Songs. Berryman committed suicide in 1972.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Berryman

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