William Wenthe
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William Wenthe is an American
poet and professor. His most recent poetry collection is Not Till We Are Lost (Louisiana State University Press
, 2003). His poems have appeared in literary journals and magazines including Georgia Review, Southern Review, Callaloo, Tin House, Paris Review, Poetry, and in anthologies including Poets on Place (Utah State University Press, 2005). His honors include a Pushcart Prize
and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts
and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Wenthe earned his B.A. from College of the Holy Cross
, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Virginia
. He lives in Lubbock with his wife, the poet Jacqueline Kolosov
, and their daughter Sophia. He teaches at Texas Tech University
and is the poetry editor for Iron Horse Literary Review.
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poet and professor. His most recent poetry collection is Not Till We Are Lost (Louisiana State University Press
Louisiana State University Press
The Louisiana State University Press is a nonprofit book publisher and an academic unit of Louisiana State University. Founded in 1935, the press publishes scholarly, general interest, and regional books as part of the university’s mission to disseminate knowledge and culture...
, 2003). His poems have appeared in literary journals and magazines including Georgia Review, Southern Review, Callaloo, Tin House, Paris Review, Poetry, and in anthologies including Poets on Place (Utah State University Press, 2005). His honors include a Pushcart Prize
Pushcart Prize
The Pushcart Prize is an American literary prize by Pushcart Press that honors the best "poetry, short fiction, essays or literary whatnot" published in the small presses over the previous year. Magazine and small book press editors are invited to nominate up to 6 works they have featured....
and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent agency of the United States federal government that offers support and funding for projects exhibiting artistic excellence. It was created by an act of the U.S. Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. Its current...
and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Wenthe earned his B.A. from College of the Holy Cross
College of the Holy Cross
The College of the Holy Cross is an undergraduate Roman Catholic liberal arts college located in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA...
, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
. He lives in Lubbock with his wife, the poet Jacqueline Kolosov
Jacqueline Kolosov
Jacqueline Kolosov is an American poet, children's book author, and professor. Her most recent collection of poetry is Modigliani's Muse , and her most recent young adult novel is A Sweet Disorder...
, and their daughter Sophia. He teaches at Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the...
and is the poetry editor for Iron Horse Literary Review.
Published works
- Not Till We Are Lost (Louisiana State University Press, 2003)
- Birds of Hoboken (Orchises Press, 1995)
Honors and awards
- 2009 Everett Southwest Literary Award
- 2004 Natalie Ornish Best Book of Poetry Award
- 1995 National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship