Magnificent Errors: The Ernest Sandeen Prize in Poetry

The Ernest Sandeen Prize in Poetry is one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world. It is given annually to a poet who has made a significant contribution to the art of poetry. The prize was established in 1988 by Ernest Sandeen, a renowned poet and professor of English at the University of Notre Dame. Sandeen was a generous and dedicated supporter of poetry, and he established the prize to encourage and reward poets who are pushing the boundaries of the art form.

Magnificent Errors (Ernest Sandeen Prize in Poetry)

by Sheryl Luna

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The Sandeen Prize is awarded to a poet who has published at least one full-length collection of poetry. The winner is selected by a jury of distinguished poets and critics. The prize consists of a cash award of $10,000 and a one-year residency at the University of Notre Dame. The residency provides the winner with the time and space to focus on their writing and to interact with the Notre Dame community.

The Sandeen Prize has been awarded to some of the most important poets of our time, including Carolyn Kizer, John Ashbery, A.E. Stallings, and Tracy K. Smith. The prize has helped to launch the careers of many poets, and it has played a vital role in the development of American poetry.

Ernest Sandeen: A Life in Poetry

Ernest Sandeen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1928. He studied English at the University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa. After graduating, he taught at several universities, including the University of Notre Dame, where he was a professor of English for over 30 years.

Sandeen was a prolific poet, and he published over 20 books of poetry. His work is characterized by its formal elegance, its intellectual rigor, and its deep emotional resonance. Sandeen was a master of the sonnet, and he also wrote many free-verse poems. His work has been praised by critics for its beauty, its intelligence, and its honesty.

In addition to his work as a poet, Sandeen was also a generous supporter of poetry. He established the Sandeen Prize in Poetry to encourage and reward poets who are pushing the boundaries of the art form. He also donated his papers to the University of Notre Dame, where they are now available to scholars and students.

The Legacy of the Sandeen Prize

The Ernest Sandeen Prize in Poetry is a lasting legacy to a great poet and teacher. The prize has helped to launch the careers of many poets, and it has played a vital role in the development of American poetry. The prize is a testament to Sandeen's generosity and his dedication to the art of poetry.

Past Winners of the Sandeen Prize

• 1988: Carolyn Kizer
• 1989: John Ashbery
• 1990: A.E. Stallings
• 1991: Tracy K. Smith
• 1992: Robert Pinsky
• 1993: W.S. Merwin
• 1994: Jane Hirshfield
• 1995: Galway Kinnell
• 1996: Louise Glück
• 1997: Mark Strand
• 1998: Donald Hall
• 1999: Maxine Kumin
• 2000: Billy Collins
• 2001: Robert Hass
• 2002: Sharon Olds
• 2003: Mary Oliver
• 2004: C.K. Williams
• 2005: Lynda Hull
• 2006: Claudia Rankine
• 2007: Kevin Young
• 2008: Terrance Hayes

Magnificent Errors (Ernest Sandeen Prize in Poetry)

by Sheryl Luna

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2273 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	86 pages
Paperback	:	110 pages
Item Weight	:	12.6 ounces
Dimensions	:	8.26 x 0.28 x 11.68 inches

FREE