Great Regulars: Fifteen years after his death at age 79,

[William] Stafford is more popular and prolific than ever. At least eight books--a lifetime's worth for most poets--have been published since his death. There were 61 events celebrating his birthday this year--more than 40 in the Portland area but also in Malaysia, Mexico, Scotland and Sweden. Thousands of people, many of them new to poetry readings, brought favorite Stafford poems and heard others written in his spirit.

from Jeff Baker: The Oregonian: Oregon poet William Stafford is hugely popular--15 years after his death

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