Poetic Obituaries: [Mark Perlberg] published three volumes

of poetry, "The Burning Field," "The Feel of the Sun," and "The Impossible Toystore" during his life; a fourth book of poetry, titled "Waiting for the Alchemist," is to be published next spring.

In 1968, Mr. Perlberg co-founded the Poetry Center of Chicago, now at the School of the Art Institute, and served as its president for 13 years. Mr. Perlberg also taught a poetry workshop at the Newberry Library for about 20 years.

from Chicago Tribune: Journalist felt pull of poetry

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