For a distinguished volume of original verse by an American author, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
Thomas and Beulah , by Rita Dove (Carnegie-Mellon University Press )
The Jury
The Jury
Helen Vendler(Chair)
Professor of English, Harvard University
Philip Levine*
Professor of English, California State University, Fresno
Carolyn Kizer*
Poet
Winners in Poetry
1987 Prize Winners
Charles Krauthammer
For his witty and insightful columns on national issues.
Richard Eder
For his book reviews.