James Wright (poet) Summary

James Arlington Wright was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He grew up in this steel-mill town, living for a while on a small farm nearby; both places appear in his poetry. He served with the army in Japa... Read more

Biography EssayOften remembered as one of the strongest of post-World War II American poets, James Wright was one of a group of young writers who, after establishing themselves with early books of pro... Read more