The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

June 15, 2009

June 15, 1920

Amy Clampitt, the American poet, was born on June 15, 1920. Like so many artists she had roots in the middle west and fled to New York. Her poetry, has won her a Guggenheim, and a MacArthur award. But according to her friends, Clampitt does not discuss her successes. She talks about stuff like a rare flower she spotted, or a stray cat she rescued.
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