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Birthdate of Heather McHugh

August 20, 2012 @ 12:00 am

  • « Robin Blaser Poetry Award submission deadline
  • Struga Poetry Evenings »

Griffin Poetry Prize 2001 winner and 2012 judge Heather McHugh was born on this date in 1948.
Learn more about Heather McHugh here and here.

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Date:
August 20, 2012
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12:00 am
  • « Robin Blaser Poetry Award submission deadline
  • Struga Poetry Evenings »
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