Kenneth Rexroth

American poet (1905–1982).

Born December 22nd, 1905 in South Bend.

Died June 6th, 1982 at 76 years old in Santa Barbara.

Occupations
conscientious objector, critic, literary critic, musician, poet, translator, writer
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner