Shelley Memorial Award

The Shelley Memorial Award of the Poetry Society of America, was established by the will of Mary P. Sears, and named after the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.[1] The prize is given to a living American poet selected with reference to genius and need, and is currently worth (2014) between $6,000 and $9,000.[2] The selection is made by a jury of three poets: one each appointed by the presidents of Radcliffe and Berkeley, and the third by the Board of Governors of the Society.

Winners

Winners of the Shelley Memorial Prize:[3]

See also

References

  1. Bessie Graham Famous Literary Prizes and Their Winners
  2. "The Frost and Shelley Awards". Poetry Society of America. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
  3. "Shelley Winners". Poetry Society of America. Retrieved January 24, 2015.
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