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Dionisio D. Martinez

b. 1956

Cuban writer

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About Dionisio D. Martinez

Born 1956. Dionisio D. Martinez is a Cuban poet.

Dionisio D. Martinez (born 7 April 1956), is a Cuban-born poet who grew up speaking Spanish, raised first in Spain, then in the United States.

His work has appeared in American Poetry Review, Denver Quarterly, Georgia Review, Iowa Review, Kenyon Review, New Republic, Poetry, Prairie Schooner, Virginia Quarterly Review.

He lives in Tampa, Florida.

Awards 1993 Whiting Award 1997 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship 1998 Guggenheim Fellowship 1999 National Poetry Series, for Climbing Back

Works

Books (chapbook)

Poems "Belated Valentine for Alina", Virginia Quarterly Review, Winter 1995 "Rest before you sleep", Poetry (September 2008) "Tipping over the actuarial tables", Poetry Foundation

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Important facts

Born
7 April 1956
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Poet
Nationality
Cuba
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dionisio D. Martinez?

Cuban writer

When was Dionisio D. Martinez born?

Dionisio D. Martinez was born on 7 April 1956.

What is Dionisio D. Martinez's occupation?

Dionisio D. Martinez is a poet.

What nationality is Dionisio D. Martinez?

Dionisio D. Martinez is Cuban.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dionisio D. Martinez

· Wikidata: Q5279341

· DBpedia: Dionisio D. Martinez

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