Anthony Hecht

Anthony Hecht (born January 16, 1923, New York, New York, U.S.—died October 20, 2004, Washington, D.C.) was an American poet whose elegant tone, mastery of many poetic forms, and broad knowledge and appreciation of literary tradition lent his poetry great richness and depth. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1968. Hecht attended Bard College (B.A., 1944) and Columbia University (M.A., 1950). During World War II he served in the army, and his wartime experiences...