John Ashbery
John Ashbery
28 July 1927 – 03 September 2017- Books
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John Ashbery, has won nearly every major American award for poetry and is recognized as one of America's most important, though still controversial, poets. In an article on Elizabeth Bishop in his Selected Prose, he characterizes himself as having been described as "a harebrained, homegrown surrealist whose poetry defies even the rules and logic of Surrealism."
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John Ashbery is widely recognized for his innovative and often challenging poetry, which frequently explores themes of identity, language, and the nature of perception. He is particularly noted for his unique blend of surrealism, wit, and conversational tone.
John Ashbery received numerous prestigious awards for his poetry, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award, all for his collection "Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror."
For readers new to John Ashbery's work, "Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror" is often recommended as an excellent starting point due to its critical acclaim and representative style. Another accessible collection is "Houseboat Days."