E. E. Cummings

1894–1962 (age 68)

Poet

Biography

E. E. Cummings (1894–1962) reshaped American poetry with his daring syntax, playful typography, and heartfelt devotion to love and the human spirit. His keen observations and experimental style opened new possibilities for expression and inspired generations of poets.

He is memorialized at Forest Hills Cemetery, where visitors pause to honor the lyrical courage that defined his work and the joy he found in the smallest details of life.

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