Poetic Obituaries: [Donald] Finkel was poet-in-residence

at Washington U., where he taught from 1960 until 1991. He wrote 14 books of poetry, with long narrative and frequently humorous free verse. Admirers described it as a new form, a fusion of text and poetry.

His writing won prestigious awards. But his friends remember him best for his generous help to students, his enduring love for his late wife and writing partner, Constance Urdang, and his zeal for exploring everything around him.

from St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Donald Finkel, celebrated St. Louis poet

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