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Popular As | William Rose Benet |
Occupation | Poet |
Age | years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Born | February 2, 1888 (New York) |
Birthday | February 2 |
Town/City | New York |
Nationality | New York |
William Rose Benetโs zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
William Rose Benet was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
An acclaimed American poet, he is best known for his autobiographical work, The Dust Which Is God (1945), which received the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. His other works include Starry Harness (1933) and The Stairway of Surprise (1947).
He studied at Yale University's Sheffield Scientific School. In 1924, he established The Saturday Review of Literature, a publication that he edited for the rest of his life.
He published The Reader's Encyclopedia, a reference guide to world literature.
His son, James Walker Benet, also wrote several popular books.
He was married four times. Two of his wives, Elinor Wylie and Marjorie Flack, were also poets.