Philip Levine

Philip Levine was an American poet known for capturing working-class life and everyday struggles with honesty and compassion. His poems often draw from his experiences growing up in Detroit and working in factories, highlighting themes of labor, identity, and resilience. Levine’s straightforward, accessible style makes powerful social and personal insights resonate with a wide audience. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1995 and served as Poet Laureate of the United States in 2011, emphasizing his significant contribution to American literature and his ability to transform ordinary experiences into profound art.