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Diane Ackerman
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Diane Ackerman is an American poet, non-fiction writer, and screenwriter born in Waukegan on October 7, 1948. She has worked as an educator at Cornell University, Columbia University, and the University of Pittsburgh. Her professional background includes studies at Cornell University and Pennsylvania State University.
Ackerman’s literary output encompasses essays and poetry, with notable works including *The Antarctic* and *The Book of Love*. She has also contributed to educational texts such as *Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Reader's Companion--Silver*. Her writing is produced in English.
In recognition of her contributions, she received a Guggenheim Fellowship and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She is married to Paul West.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- October 7, 1948
- Works
- 59
Top works
- Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Reader's Companion--Silver
- Pearson Literature--California--Reading and Language
- Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Silver Level
- The Antarctic
- The book of love
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1948-10-07 ) October 7, 1948 (age 77)
- Occupation
- Author
- Nationality
- American
- Education
- Pennsylvania State University ( BA ), Cornell University ( MA , MFA , PhD )
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Diane
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Waukegan
- Spouse
- Paul West
- Occupation
- naturalist
- Educated at
- Pennsylvania State University
- Employer
- University of Pittsburgh
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Field of work
- poetry
- Official website
- www.dianeackerman.com
- Image
- Diane Ackerman.jpg
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- Diane Ackerman
- date of birth
- 1948-10-07
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Encyclopedic overview
Diane Ackerman (born October 7, 1948) is an American poet, essayist, and naturalist known for her books and films.
Education and career
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