William Edgar Stafford
author
William Edgar Stafford was a prominent American poet, pacifist, and member of the Church of the Brethren. Born in Kansas during the Depression, Stafford's poetry is noted for its unique method of composition, soft-spoken voice, and deep exploration of the 'quiet of the land.' A conscientious objector during World War II, he began publishing his work later in life, eventually becoming a widely read poet whose work resonates with a wide range of readers. He was appointed Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress in 1970.[1,2,3,4,5,6]
- nature
- pacifism
- quietude
- American landscape
Books
Works by William Edgar Stafford
- 1994 Listening To The River: Seasons in the American West Poems by William Stafford
- 1966 The Rescued Year
- 1977 Stories That Could Be True: New and Collected Poems
- 1960 West of Your City
- 1962 Traveling through the Dark
- The Way It Is
Works about William Edgar Stafford
- William Stafford: The Shadow Poet
Awards
- 1970 Poet Laureate to the Library of Congress