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William Carlos Williams

By sneakyninja65
  • William Carlos Williams was born.

    William Carlos Williams was born.

    William Carlos Williams was born to a English father and a Puerto Ricon mother. He was born in Ruthford, New Jersy
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    William Carlos Williams

    William Carlos Williams was famous for his poetry.
  • he recived his primary education.

    he recived his primary education.

    William Carlos Williams recieved his primary and secondary education until 1897.
  • William Carlos Williams goes to Europe to better his education

    William Carlos Williams goes to Europe to better his education

    William Carlos Williams lived in Europe for two years.He went to school near Geneva and to the Lycée Condorcet in Paris.
  • Goes to medical school

    Goes to medical school

    Makes decision to become a writer and doctor;
  • Meets Ezra Pound at University of Pennsylvania

    Meets Ezra Pound at University of Pennsylvania

    Ezra Pound was influencial in William's writing
  • Wrote a lot about love and his own life

    Wrote a lot about love and his own life

    Became secretly engaged to Florence Herman. She was the "Flossie" he wrote about in his poetry.
  • William's becomes a doctor

    William's becomes a doctor

    He becomes a pediatrician.
  • Publishes his first book, Poems

    Publishes his first book, Poems

    He only sold four copies.
  • Married Forence Herman

    Married Forence Herman

    His first proposal was to her sister and was refused.
  • Published "The Tempers"

    Published "The Tempers"

    Published "The Tempers" commercially. It was influenced by Ezra Pound.
  • First son born

    First son born

    Name is William Eric
  • Second son born

    Second son born

    Name is Paul
  • William's father dies of cancer

    William's father dies of cancer

    On Christmas day, William sat by his fathers bed. He was called away for an emergency. His father died while he was on call.
  • Wrote "The Red Wheelbarrow"

    Wrote "The Red Wheelbarrow"

    The form of the poem is also its meaning. The opening lines set the tone.
  • Retired leaviing his medical practice to his son

    Retired leaviing his medical practice to his son

    He soon became restless and began lecturing at mnay universities. He was hoping to inspire other writers.
  • Recieves Levinson Prize of Poetry

    Recieves Levinson Prize of Poetry

    This award is given annually since 1914.
  • Wrote I wanted to Write a Poem

    Wrote I wanted to Write a Poem

    This poem was about the influence of Ezra Pounds' teachings
  • William Carlos Williams died.

    William Carlos Williams died.

    He died on March 4, 1963, due to a cerebral hemorrhage he had in his sleep at his home.
  • Awarded Pulitzer Prize

    Awarded Pulitzer Prize

    Awarded this for Pictures from Brueghel
  • Elected into New Jersey Hall of Fame

    Elected into New Jersey Hall of Fame

    In Hall of Fame for his services and contributions for literature.
  • Pictured on postage stamp

    Pictured on postage stamp

    This was one of ten velebrating the "20th Century Poets"