Carl Phillips

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet; Author; Professor of English and African-American Studies

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Carl Phillips Biography

Carl Phillips is a Pulitzer-winning poet and acclaimed author, noted for his thought-provoking exploration of identity, desire, spirituality, and human relationships. His verse often explores the intersections of race, sexuality, and personal history, crafted in a lyrical yet precise style that has earned him critical appreciation.

Phillips has published several poetry collections, such as "In the Blood," "The Rest of Love," and "Wild Is the Wind," among others, many of which have been finalists for prestigious awards including the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. He also contributes to the broader literary discourse through his insightful essays on poetics and the art of writing.

Besides his writing, Phillips is a respected academic, holding a professorship in English and African American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. His contributions to literature have earned him numerous accolades, including the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, the Lambda Literary Award, and a fellowship from the Academy of American Poets. His work "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020" was honored with a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2023, reinforcing his standing as one of the leading voices in contemporary American poetry.

Phillips is universally admired not only for his literary prowess but also for his ability to provoke readers into profound philosophical introspection through his work. His public readings, such as the one at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center in Pasadena, CA, and his tenure as a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets from 2008 to 2012, further highlight his engagement with the literary community. His diverse experiences and achievements, from winning the Jackson Poetry Prize to serving as a judge for the Tufts Poetry Awards, underscore his broad influence in the field of poetry and beyond.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/27/2024.

Carl Phillips Videos

  • Inaugural Dean's Distinguished Lecture with Carl Phillips
    Carl Phillips: https://english.wustl.edu/people/carl-phillips Learn more about Phillips' writing and teaching in this recent Ampersand ...
  • Pulitzer-winning poet Carl Phillips on his work and the power of ...
    What is poetry and what does it offer us? Carl Phillips has some answers. He's known for the beauty of his language his depth of ...

Carl Phillips Books

  • Scattered Snows, to the North: Poems
    Scattered Snows, to the North: Poems
  • Reconnaissance: Poems
    Reconnaissance: Poems

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