1914 - 1965
Randall Jarrell was an American poet, novelist, critic, and essayist, born on May 15, 1914, in Nashville, Tennessee. He is best known for his lyrical poetry and keen literary criticism, winning the National Book Award for Poetry in 1963 for his collection "The Woman at the Washington Zoo." Jarrell also served as a professor at several universities and was a prominent figure in mid-20th century American literature until his death on October 15, 1965.