Weldon Kees
Weldon Kees was born in Beatrice, Nebraska and attended Doane College, the University of Missouri and the University of Nebraska, earning his degree in 1935. In addition to writing, Kees was passionate about painting and throughout his life created many forms of art including experimental films. In 1955 Kees took his sleeping bag and his savings account book and disappeared, leaving his car on the Golden Gate Bridge. It is not known whether he killed himself or went to Mexico.
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Poems By WELDON KEES
Audio & Podcasts
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Asleep, But Not at Rest
Kathleen Rooney on Weldon Kees and his mysterious poetic character Robinson
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Cruel, Cruel Summer
Poems that don't exactly celebrate the season from Weldon Kees, Howard Nemerov, and Jane Kenyon
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Weldon Kees: Essential American Poets
Archival recordings of poet Weldon Kees, with an introduction to his life and work. Recorded in Berkeley, California in 1952.
Poet Categorization
LIFE SPAN 1914–1955
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Biography
Weldon Kees was born in Beatrice, Nebraska and attended Doane College, the University of Missouri and the University of Nebraska, earning his degree in 1935. In addition to writing, Kees was passionate about painting and throughout his life created many forms of art including experimental films. In 1955 Kees took his sleeping bag and his savings account book and disappeared, leaving his car on the Golden Gate Bridge. It is not . . .
