1943 in Poetry - Awards and Honors

Awards and Honors

  • Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress (later the post would be called "Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress"): Allen Tate appointed this year. He would serve until 1943.
  • Frost Medal: Edna St. Vincent Millay
  • Governor General's Award, poetry or drama: News of the Phoenix, A.J.M. Smith (Canada)

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