John Berryman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Berryman

American poet

Date of Birth: 25-Oct-1914

Place of Birth: McAlester, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 07-Jan-1972

Profession: writer, poet, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

John Allyn McAlpin Berryman (born John Allyn Smith, Jr.; October 25, 1914 – January 7, 1972) was an American poet and scholar, born in McAlester, Oklahoma.
He was a major figure in American poetry in the second half of the 20th century and is considered a key figure in the Confessional school of poetry.
His best-known work is The Dream Songs.