William Carlos Williams
William Carlos Williams
William Carlos Williams (pronounced: /ˈwɪljəm ˈkɑːrloʊs ˈwɪljəmz/; September 17, 1883 – March 4, 1963) was an American poet and physician closely associated with modernism and imagism.
Etymology
The name 'William' is of old Germanic origin, and means 'resolute protector'. 'Carlos' is a Spanish variant of the name 'Charles', which means 'free man'. 'Williams' is a patronymic form of the name 'William', meaning 'son of William'.
Biography
Born in Rutherford, New Jersey, Williams received his MD from the University of Pennsylvania. He wrote poetry and short stories in his spare time, and his work was frequently published in The Dial and The New Yorker. His most famous works include the collections Paterson and Spring and All.
Medical Career
Williams practiced medicine as a pediatrician and general practitioner in Rutherford. His medical career influenced many of his literary works, as he often drew upon his experiences with patients for inspiration.
Literary Career
Williams is known for his "variable foot" in poetry, an innovation that involved an open-ended approach to meter. He was a key figure in the Imagist movement, which emphasized precision, economy of language, and the direct presentation of images.
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