Edwin Arlington Robinson
1869 – 1935

Edwin Arlington Robinson

American poet (1869–1935)

poetwriter
Born
1869-12-22, Maine
Died
1935-04-06
Birthplace state
Maine

Biography

Edwin Arlington Robinson was an American poet and playwright. Robinson won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three occasions and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times.

Occupation

Edwin Arlington Robinson is recorded as a poet and a writer, born in Maine (1869–1935).

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Edwin Arlington Robinson was born in Maine, Maine in 1869. Explore other notable figures from Maine, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Edwin Arlington Robinson

Who was Edwin Arlington Robinson?
Edwin Arlington Robinson was American poet (1869–1935), born in Maine (1869 – 1935).
When and where was Edwin Arlington Robinson born?
Edwin Arlington Robinson was born on 1869-12-22 in Maine.
When did Edwin Arlington Robinson die?
Edwin died on 1935-04-06.
What was Edwin Arlington Robinson known for?
Edwin Arlington Robinson is recorded as a poet and a writer.
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