Jay Wright
American poet
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Summary
Jay Wright was born on January 1, 1934[1], in Albuquerque[2]. He has worked as a poet[3], playwright[4], writer[5], essayist[6], and guitarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 25, 1934[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Field of work: poetry[11], drama[12], dramatic game[13], essay[14], creative and professional writing[15], music[16], bass guitar performance[17], jazz[18]
- Employer: Tougaloo College[19], Talladega College[20], Texas Southern University[21], University of Dundee[22]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[23], MacArthur Fellows Program[24], PEN New England Award[25], Bollingen Prize[26], American Book Awards[27], Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[28], Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Family name: Wright[31]
- Given name: Jay[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Black Bibliography Project[34]
Why It Matters
Jay Wright is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Jay Wright born?
Jay Wright was born in Albuquerque[2].
What did Jay Wright do for work?
Jay Wright worked as a poet[3], playwright[4], writer[5], essayist[6], and guitarist[7].
What awards did Jay Wright receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[23], MacArthur Fellows Program[24], PEN New England Award[25], and Bollingen Prize[26].