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Diana Lewis Burgin

b. 1943

American writer (born 1943)

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About Diana Lewis Burgin

Born 1943. Diana Lewis Burgin is an American poet and writer.

Diana Lewis Burgin is an author, and Professor of Russian at the University of Massachusetts Boston; she received her B.A. in Russian from Swarthmore College, her M.A. & Ph.D. from Harvard University's Slavic Languages and Literatures Department. She has been teaching Russian at University of Massachusetts, Boston since 1975.

She is the daughter of Richard Burgin and Ruth Posselt, who married on July 3, 1940. She has published a narrative poem "Richard Burgin: A Life in Verse" (Slavica Pub, 1989; ) describing her father's biography.

Works

"After the Ball is Over: Sofia Parnok Creative Relationship with Marina Tsvetaeva", Russia Review, Vol. 4, 1988 "Sofia Parnok and the Writing of a Lesbian Poets Life", Slavic Review, 51/2, 1992, pp. 214–231

Poetry

Books Richard Burgin: A Life in Verse, 1989, Slavica Pub,

Translations

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Important facts

Born
3 August 1943, Boston
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Poet, writer
Nationality
United States
Education
Harvard University, Swarthmore College
Employers
University of Massachusetts Boston
Also known as
Diana L. Burgin, Diana Burgin

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Diana Lewis Burgin?

American writer (born 1943)

When was Diana Lewis Burgin born?

Diana Lewis Burgin was born on 3 August 1943 in Boston.

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Diana Lewis Burgin is a poet and writer.

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Diana Lewis Burgin is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Diana Lewis Burgin

· Wikidata: Q4099427

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