Poets' Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 0 (2016) Winner
Erica Dawson
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Erica Dawson
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1979-01-01 （Greenville, North Carolina）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Tampa, Florida
Career
- Occupations
- Poet, Professor of English
- Active Years
- 2010-2024
- Affiliations
- University of Tampa
- Nominations
- National Book Award Longlist (2024)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | — | Department of English | B.A. | 1997-2001 | United States |
| University of Cincinnati | — | Department of English and Comparative Literature | M.F.A. | 2003-2006 | United States |
Wake Forest University
Department of English
Degree:
B.A.
Period:
1997-2001
Year of Graduation:
2001
Country:
United States
University of Cincinnati
Department of English and Comparative Literature
Degree:
M.F.A.
Period:
2003-2006
Year of Graduation:
2006
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize | The Nervous System | — | Waywiser Press | Winner |
Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize
2013
Work:
The Nervous System
Organization:
Waywiser Press
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Nervous System
2013 Poetry 80 pagesA collection of formalist poems exploring contemporary themes.
Pop cultureMotherhood
Local News from Someplace Else
2010 Poetry 72 pagesPoems about suburban life.
SuburbiaEveryday life
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Formalist poetryRhymed verseSonnets
- Recurring Motifs
- TelevisionPop cultureFamily
Legacy
Recognized as a leading formalist poet in contemporary American poetry.
Trivia
- Frequently references American TV shows in her poetry.