Frank O'Hara
American poet Frank O'Hara was one of the leaders of the New York School of poets that emerged in the 1950s and '60s. A poet whose work captured the exuberance of everyday urban life, he remains widely admired in the 21st century.
Frank O’Hara
American poet
Also known as: Francis Russell O’Hara
Frank O’Hara (born March 27, 1926, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.—died July 25, 1966, Fire Island, New York) was an American poet, curator, and art critic who gathered images from an urban environment to represent personal experience in his poetry. He was one of the leaders of the New York School of poets that emerged during the mid-20th century; its members were inspired by French Surrealism as well as the experiences of daily life. A vibrant, witty,...
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