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Christianne Balk

b. 1953

American writer

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About Christianne Balk

Born 1953. Christianne Balk is an American poet and writer.

Christianne Balk (born 1953) is an American poet.

Life Balk graduated with honors in biology from Grinnell College and taught at the University of British Columbia. Her work has appeared in Pequod, Crazyhorse, Sulfur, The Centennial Review The Missouri Review, Sonora Review, Prairie Schooner Harper's, and The New Yorker. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her husband and daughter.

Awards 1985 Walt Whitman Award 1994 Verna Emory Award

Works

Poetry

Anthologies

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Important facts

Born
1953
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Poet, writer
Nationality
United States
Education
Grinnell College
Employers
University of British Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Christianne Balk?

American writer

When was Christianne Balk born?

Christianne Balk was born in 1953.

What is Christianne Balk's occupation?

Christianne Balk is a poet and writer.

What nationality is Christianne Balk?

Christianne Balk is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christianne Balk

· Wikidata: Q5110612

· DBpedia: Christianne Balk

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