Theodore Huebner Roethke

Born May 25, 1908
Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Died August 1, 1963 (Aged years)
Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S.
Region North America
Language English
Profession Author, Poet, Teacher
Education Harvard University
University of Michigan
Period Modernist
Movements Confessional
Romanticism
Notable Works The Waking, The Lost Son, The Far Field, Words for the Wind
Awards Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
National Book Award
Bio Theodore Roethke was an influential American poet whose work is known for its introspective exploration of the self and the natural world. Drawing heavily on his childhood experiences in the greenhouses of his family’s business, Roethke's poetry often reflects a deep connection with nature, coupled with a profound psychological insight. His work is characterized by its emotional intensity, lyrical beauty, and exploration of personal trauma, making him a central figure in 20th-century American poetry.
NoPoemTopic
35Big WindMorning, Rose, Storm, Wind
34Child on Top of a GreenhouseChild, Greenhouse, Sunlight
33CuttingsLast, Wrestle
32DolorFace, Pencil, Weight
31Elegy For JaneBeauty, Kiss, Love, Rose
30Epidermal MacabreBone, Cloth, Dress, Ghost
29I Knew a WomanWomen
28In A Dark TimeDark, Fire, Fly, Night
27InfirmityConstant, Death, Fool, Light
26Journey into the InteriorInterior, Journey, Rain, Stone
25My Papa’s WaltzDeath
24Night JourneyJourney, Nature, Night, West
23Once More, the RoundLife, Pond, Visible
22Open HouseHouse, Truth
21Pickle BeltDust, Saturday