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Poet James Humphrey Multijob Career to Acclaim
Providence poet James E. Humphrey, 38, has worked as a car dealer, cotton picker, truck driver, florist, construction worker, and lumberjack before publishing four poetry books. His latest The Relearning was nominated for the 1977 Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award. He faces controversy over teaching poetry in Boston schools leading to withdrawals and threats.
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James E. Humphrey
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