Eileen Myles
Eileen Myles
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Eileen Myles (they/them) is an American poet. Named by BUST magazine "the rock star of modern poetry," they are the author of more than twenty books of poetry and prose, including Chelsea Girls, Cool for You, Sorry, Tree, and Not Me (Semiotext(e), 1991), and are the coeditor of The New Fuck You (Semiotext(e), 1995).
Myles was head of the writing program at University of California, San Diego, from 2002 to 2007, and has written extensively on art and writing and the cultural scene. Most recently, they received a fellowship from the Andy Warhol/Creative Capital Foundation.
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Eileen Myles is widely recognized for their influential contributions to contemporary American poetry and prose, often exploring themes of queer identity, class, and urban life with a distinctive, candid voice. They are particularly noted for their experimental approach to autobiography and their impact on the New York School of poets.
For readers new to Eileen Myles, Chelsea Girls is often recommended as an excellent starting point. This collection of interconnected autobiographical essays provides a strong introduction to their unique style and recurring themes.
Eileen Myles has received significant literary recognition, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant, and a Lambda Literary Award for their work.