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William Stafford was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, in 1914. His first major collection of poems, Traveling Through the Dark (1962), was published when he was 48. Stafford was the author of 65 books of poetry, including The Rescued Year (1966), Stories That Could Be True: New and Collected Poems (1977), and An Oregon Message (1987).
The Friends of William Stafford is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of poetry and literature in the spirit of William Stafford's life, legacy and work.
Summary. ‘ November’ by William Stafford is a powerful poem that uses snow as a symbol to discuss the bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. This poem begins with the poet describing the transformative power of snowfall and its symbolic significance. It falls over the land and evokes a feeling of safety and clarity.
William Stafford (1914-1993) was one of the most prolific and important American poets. of the last half of the twentieth century. Among his many credentials, Stafford served as consultant in poetry at the Library of Congress, and received the National Book Award for his poetry collection Traveling through the Dark (1963).
Yes, William Stafford was a highly esteemed poet who received numerous awards and recognition throughout his career. Some of the notable honors he received include the National Book Award for Poetry in 1963 for his collection "Traveling Through the Dark" and being named the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1970.
By William E. Stafford. Traveling through the dark I found a deer. dead on the edge of the Wilson River road. It is usually best to roll them into the canyon: that road is narrow; to swerve might make more dead. By glow of the tail-light I stumbled back of the car. and stood by the heap, a doe, a recent killing;
Found in a Storm. From the Gradual Grass. Glances. The Gun of Billy the Kid. Hail Mary. Holding the Sky. I Was in the City All Day. Ice-Fishing. In Dear Detail, by Ideal Light.
