Edwin Arlington Robinson
American poet (1869–1935)
1869 — 1935
Quick Facts
Profession
American poet (1869–1935)
Born
December 22, 1869
Died
1935 (age ~66)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, poet
United StatesBorn in MaineDied in New York City
1869
Born in Maine (1869-12-22)
1896
Notable workThe torrent and The night before
1922
AwardPulitzer Prize for Poetry
1925
AwardPulitzer Prize for Poetry
1928
AwardPulitzer Prize for Poetry
1935
Died in New York City
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Edwin Arlington Robinson was an American poet and playwright. Robinson won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three occasions and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times.
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Who is Edwin Arlington Robinson?+
Edwin Arlington Robinson was an American poet and playwright. Robinson won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry on three occasions and was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times.
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Arlington Robinson born?+
Edwin Arlington Robinson was born on December 22, 1869.
When did Edwin Arlington Robinson die?+
Edwin Arlington Robinson died in 1935, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — December 22, 1869
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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— an admirer
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