John Ashbery was an American poet born on July 28, 1927 in Rochester, New York.
John Ashbery was an American poet born on July 28, 1927 in Rochester, New York.
He is known for his avant-garde style and his ability to blend the everyday with the abstract in his poetry.
Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for Poetry.
Ashbery is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century and his work continues to be studied and admired worldwide.
He passed away on September 3, 2017 in Hudson, New York..