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William Olsen

b. 1954

American writer

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About William Olsen

Born 1954. William Olsen is an American poet and editor.

William Olsen (born Omaha, Nebraska) is an American poet.

Life He was raised in Park Forest, Illinois.

His poems and essays have appeared in Chicago Review, "Crazyhorse", "Gettysburg Review", "The Kenyon Review", "The Nation", The New Republic, Paris Review, "Poetry", "Poetry Northwest", Southern Review, TriQuarterly, and elsewhere. He teaches at Western Michigan University, and the MFA Program at Vermont College.

Awards 2005 Guggenheim Fellowship Breadloaf Fellowships National Endowment of the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship Nation/Discovery Award The Texas Institute of Arts Award

Works

"Infinity", Ploughshares, Spring 2004

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Important facts

Born
1954, Omaha
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Poet, editor
Nationality
United States
Employers
Vermont College of Fine Arts, Western Michigan University
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Bill Olsen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Olsen?

American writer

When was William Olsen born?

William Olsen was born in 1954 in Omaha.

What is William Olsen's occupation?

William Olsen is a poet and editor.

What nationality is William Olsen?

William Olsen is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Olsen

· Wikidata: Q8016350

· DBpedia: William Olsen

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