Birthdate: May 25, 1908
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan
Died: August 1, 1963
Theodore Roethke was a celebrated American poet acclaimed for his introspective and rhythmically rich poetry, often featuring natural imagery. He received the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1954 for “The Waking” and won the National Book Award for Poetry twice. Roethke was highly esteemed by his peers and students, with former U.S. Poet Laureate James Dickey regarding him as the greatest American poet. During his fifteen-year tenure at the University of Washington, Roethke’s students garnered notable accolades in the field of poetry.
