About Kent Nelson
Born 1943. Kent Nelson is an American poet.
Kent Nelson (born 1943) is an American short story writer and poet. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School. His 2014 collection The Spirit Bird won the Drue Heinz Literature Prize. Earlier in his literary career, he was awarded a fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Who is Kent Nelson?
American writer
When was Kent Nelson born?
Kent Nelson was born in 1943.
What is Kent Nelson's occupation?
Kent Nelson is a poet.
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Kent Nelson is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kent Nelson. https://biography.guide/kent-nelson/
MLA: "Kent Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kent-nelson/.
Chicago: "Kent Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kent-nelson/.
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