Subseries BXB/1/1/BIS - Elizabeth Bishop

Identity area

Reference code

BXB/1/1/BIS

Title

Elizabeth Bishop

Date(s)

  • 2002 (Creation)

Level of description

Subseries

Extent and medium

1 box

Context area

Name of creator

(1911-1979)

Biographical history

Elizabeth Bishop is one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. When she died in 1979, she had only published four collections, yet had won virtually every major American literary award, including the Pulitzer Prize. She maintained close friendships ... Read more

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Consists of letters and proofs relating to the published poetry works of Elizabeth Bishop.

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