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William Rose Benét
AuthorBooks · Second hand1886-1950
William Rose Benét was an American poet, writer, and editor. He was the older brother of Stephen Vincent Benét, and the younger brother of Laura Benét.
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About William Rose Benét
Birth
1886
Death
1950
William Rose Benét was an American poet, writer, and editor. He was the older brother of Stephen Vincent Benét, and the younger brother of Laura Benét.
William Rose Benét was born in Brooklyn in 1886 and became a multifaceted figure in American literature.
His prolific career spanned 97 works, establishing him as a renowned author, poet, and literary critic.
He was the older brother of fellow writer Stephen Vincent Benét, with both sharing a notable literary legacy.
Beyond his own poetry, he excelled as an editor and anthologist, playing a key role in the literature of his time.
His editorial work includes the significant anthology The poetry of the Negro, covering centuries of poetic history.
