Awards & Winners

Cornelius Eady

Date of Birth 07-January-1954
Place of Birth Rochester
(United States of America, Monroe County, New York, Area code 585)
Nationality United States of America
Profession Writer, Poet
Cornelius Eady is an American poet focusing largely on matters of race and society, particularly the trials of the African-American race in the United States. His poetry often centers on jazz and blues, family life, violence, and societal problems stemming from questions of race and class. His poetry is often praised for its simple and approachable language.

Awards by Cornelius Eady

Check all the awards nominated and won by Cornelius Eady.

2001


Nominations 2001 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
National Book Award for Poetry Brutal imagination

1999


Nominations 1999 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Pulitzer Prize for Drama Running Man

1985


James Laughlin Award
Honored for : Victims of the Latest Dance Craze