William Stanley Braithwaite

Biography

William Stanley Beaumont Braithwaite (December 6, 1878 – June 8, 1962) was an Black American writer, poet, literary critic, anthologist, and publisher in the United States. His work as a critic and anthologist was widely praised and important in the development of East Coast poetry styles in the early 20th century. He was awarded the Spingarn Medal in 1918.

Explore Wikipedia contributors ↗