Apocalyptic Narrative, and Other Poems by Rodney Jones

Apocalyptic Narrative, and Other Poems by Rodney Jones

Rodney Jones

1950-present

Rodney Jones, an acclaimed American poet, emerged from a rural upbringing in northern Alabama, where he cultivated his literary craft during his formative years. With his early poems published in esteemed literary magazines, such as The Atlantic Monthly, Jones garnered recognition for his distinct voice. After completing his Bachelor's degree in English at the University of Alabama and obtaining an MFA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, he pursued a career in education and served as Writer-in-Residence at Virginia Intermont College. Jones's profound impact on contemporary poetry is evidenced by his numerous accolades, including the Lavan Younger Poets Award, the Jean Stein Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the Kingley Tufts Poetry Award, accompanied by prestigious fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

1993

Apocalyptic Narrative, and Other Poems. Boston, MA; Houghton Mifflin, 1993.

AL Book Collection

Jones, Rodney, “Apocalyptic Narrative, and Other Poems by Rodney Jones,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8551.