1934 - 2014
Mark Strand was a Canadian-American poet, essayist, and translator, born on April 11, 1934, in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1999 for his collection "Blizzard of One" and was known for his contemplative and surreal style, often exploring themes of memory and identity. In addition to his poetry, Strand served as the Poet Laureate of the United States and authored several influential essays and works on the craft of poetry.