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Conrad Aiken
August 5, 1889 – August 17, 1973
American novelist and poet
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Conrad Potter Aiken was an American writer and poet, honored with a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award, and was United States Poet Laureate from 1950 to 1952. His published works include poetry, short stories, novels, literary criticism, a play, and an autobiography.
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- Birthday · August 5
- Anniversary · August 17
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