Ellen Bryant Voigt (1943—2025) was the author of eight volumes of poetry, including Messenger, a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Her numerous honors included fellowships from the Guggenheim and MacArthur foundations.

"She writes with a classic authority...maturely, philosophically, and with passion and intelligence."

Ellen Bryant Voigt (1943—2025) was the author of eight volumes of poetry, including Messenger, a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Her numerous honors included fellowships from the Guggenheim and MacArthur foundations.

"She writes with a classic authority...maturely, philosophically, and with passion and intelligence."

Ellen Bryant Voigt (1943—2025) was the author of eight volumes of poetry, including Messenger, a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Her numerous honors included fellowships from the Guggenheim and MacArthur foundations.

"She writes with a classic authority...maturely, philosophically, and with passion and intelligence."