Marianne Moore

Marianne Moore, one of American literature's foremost poets, was known for her linguistic precision, keen descriptions, and acute observations of people, places, animals, and art.

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Profession :

Poet

Birthday :

November 15, 1887

Star Sign :

Scorpio

Death Date:

February 05, 1972

Age :

84

Birthplace :

Kirkwood, Missouri

Marianne Moore (1887-1972) was a distinguished American modernist poet, celebrated for her linguistic accuracy, sharp descriptions, and astute observations. Unlike her contemporaries Ezra Pound and T.S. Eliot, who relocated to Europe, Moore remained in America. Her most renowned poem, “Poetry” (1921), delves into her intricate emotions towards the art form. Moore’s poetry is marked by formal ingenuity, exact diction, irony, and wit. In addition to her poetry, she was also a critic, translator, and editor. Some of her notable works include “A Jelly-Fish,” “12 Poems by Marianne Moore,” and her participation in the Marianne Moore Revival.