Things That Happen Once: New Poems by Rodney Jones
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Things That Happen Once: New Poems by Rodney Jones
Author
Rodney Jones
Lifespan
1950-present
Author Biography
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.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Publication Date
1996
Original Publication
Things That Happen Once: New Poems. Boston, MA; Houghton Mifflin, 1996.
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Citation
Jones, Rodney, “Things That Happen Once: New Poems by Rodney Jones,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8552.