Robin Becker

Poet

Boalsburg, PA

Pennsylvania US

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Author's Bio

Liberal Arts Research Professor of English and Women's Studies at Penn State, Robin Becker serves as Contributing and Poetry Editor of The Women's Review of Books where she writes the poetry column "Field Notes."

Publications & Prizes

Books:

Tiger Heron (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2014)

Domain of Perfect Affection (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2006)

The Horse Fair (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2000)

All-American Girl (University of Pittsburgh Press, 1996)

Giacometti's Dog (University of Pittsburgh Press, 1990)

Backtalk (Alice James Books, 1982)

Personal Effects (Alice James Books, 1979)

Chapbook:

Venetian Blue (Frick Art and Historical Center, 2002)

Prizes won:

Becker has received fellowships from the Radcliffe Institute, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. She received the George W. Atherton III Award for Excellence in Teaching from Penn State and was selected to serve as the 2010-2011 Penn State Laureate.

Personal Favorites

What I'm reading now:

Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon, Horse People by Cary Holiliday, Pitch by Todd Boss

More Information

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

Identifies as:

Jewish

Prefers to work with:

Any

Fluent in:

English

Born in:

Philadelphia

Raised in:

Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania

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Last update: Aug 06, 2018