Ted Kooser is an American poet and essayist known for his accessible and down-to-earth writing style. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2005. Kooser has also served as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004 to 2006.
Born on April 25, 1939, in Ames, Iowa
Earned a bachelor's degree in English from Iowa State University in 1962
Worked for an insurance company and later as an executive in the life insurance industry
Published his first collection of poetry, 'Sure Signs,' in 1980
Served as Poet Laureate of Nebraska from 1981 to 1982
Received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2005 for his collection 'Delights and Shadows'
Currently lives in Lincoln, Nebraska
An American poet who served as Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003. Known for his humorous and accessible poetry.
An American poet who received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1984. Known for her nature-based and spiritual poetry.
An American poet who received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2013. Known for her personal and often explicit poetry.
A collection of poetry that won the Pulitzer Prize in 2005. Features 64 poems that are accessible and contemplative.
A guidebook for aspiring poets. Contains practical advice for writing, revising, and submitting poems.
A memoir that explores Kooser's life in rural Nebraska. Features prose that is reflective and evocative of the natural world.
Some of Kooser's most famous poems include 'After Years,' 'A Spiral Notebook,' and 'A Washing of Hands.'
Kooser's writing style is often described as accessible, down-to-earth, and contemplative. He uses everyday language and imagery to explore universal themes.
Kooser served as Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 2004 to 2006. In this role, he promoted poetry and the arts across the United States.
Kooser's poetry often explores themes of nature, aging, memory, and the passage of time. He also writes about everyday experiences and observations.
'The Poetry Home Repair Manual' is a guidebook for aspiring poets. It contains practical advice for writing, revising, and submitting poems, as well as exercises and examples from Kooser's own work.