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About Charles Olson
Charles Olson was an American poet and essayist known for his association with the Black Mountain poets and his theory of 'projective verse'. Born in 1910 in Worcester, Massachusetts, he studied at Wesleyan University and Harvard before becoming a key figure in the American literary scene. Olson's work is characterized by its exploration of history, mythology, and geography, often drawing on his maritime background due to his time in the Merchant Marine during World War II. His influential essays on poetry, such as 'Projective Verse' published in 1950, have had a lasting impact on modern poetry.
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