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
20Root CellarBreath, Dark, Root
19Selections From I Am! Said The LambBlizzard, Ceiling, Chair, Died
18SheDead, Kiss, Mouth, South
17SnakeGlide, Pure, Snake, Stone
16The BatDead, House, Mouse
15The Far FieldField, Fire, Mountain, Shadow
14The GeraniumLonely, Night, September
13The Meadow MouseInnocent, Mouse
12The MinimalCave, Leaf, Weed, Wound
11The PikeEye, Pool, Shadow, Water
10The ReckoningHunt, Poor, Secure
9The Right ThingBird, Man, Mystery
8The Saginaw SongGlass, Plate, Stream, Worse
7The Shape Of The FireFire, Flower, House, Loneliness
6The SlothMoving, Slow