Jonathan Williams
Poet

Jonathan Williams Net Worth

Jonathan Williams was a Twentieth-century American poet and author born on March 8, 1929 in Asheville, NC. He was the founder of The Jargon Society, a prominent publishing house, and his poetry collections include Jubilant Thicket and An Ear in Bartram's Tree. He was a major figure in the American literary scene and his works are still widely read today.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 8, 1929
Birth Place Asheville, NC
Age 91 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 16, 2008 (age 79)
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💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

About

A Twentieth-century American poet and author, he was also the founder of The Jargon Society, a prominent publishing house. His poetry collections include Jubilant Thicket and An Ear in Bartram's Tree.

Before Fame

He studied at Princeton University but dropped out to attend art classes at North Carolina's Black Mountain College.

Trivia

He was a graphic Artist and Photographer as well as a poet and publisher.

Family Life

He was the life partner of Thomas Meyer.

Associated With

His publishing house, The Jargon Society, turned down the opportunity to publish Beat poet Allen Ginsberg's famous work, Howl.

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