Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

An annual American literary award recognizing distinguished poetry published in book form. It is one of the Pulitzer Prizes, established through Joseph Pulitzer’s bequest.

Joseph Pulitzer: A Hungarian-American newspaper publisher whose bequest established the Pulitzer Prizes. His 1904 bequest funded the awards that include the poetry prize.
Pulitzer Prize jury: A panel of experts that evaluates submissions and recommends Pulitzer Prize recipients. The poetry jury assesses eligible books and forwards a recommendation.
The Wild Iris: Louise Glück’s 1992 poetry collection, awarded the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Its garden poems and shifting voices exemplify a widely read winning collection.
Literary canon: A body of works widely treated as central to a culture’s literary heritage. Repeated recognition can help shape which poetry collections enter lasting critical attention.
Pulitzer Prizes: A group of American awards recognizing achievements in journalism, literature, music, and public service. The poetry award is one category within this broader prize system.
Pulitzer Prize Board: The body that oversees the Pulitzer Prizes and makes final award decisions. The board selects the poetry recipient after considering the jury’s recommendation.
The Dream of a Common Language: Adrienne Rich’s 1978 poetry collection, awarded the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Its feminist and political poems show the award’s recognition of formally varied work.
Book sales: The number of copies of a book sold over a specified period. Pulitzer recognition can increase a winning book’s visibility and commercial demand.
Columbia University: A private research university in New York City, founded in 1754. The university administers the Pulitzer Prizes under Pulitzer’s bequest.
Pulitzer Prize submission process: The process through which publishers and authors submit eligible works for Pulitzer Prize consideration. Submission determines which poetry books enter the jury’s pool.

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