Carl Phillips is an acclaimed American poet and writer. He's a Professor Emeritus of English at Washington University in St. Louis. Phillips earned a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2023 for his work, "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020", highlighting his significant contribution to contemporary literature.
July 1959: Carl Phillips Born
In July 1959, Carl Phillips, an American writer and poet, was born.
1992: Samuel French Morse Poetry Prize
In 1992, Carl Phillips won the Samuel French Morse Poetry Prize for his first collection of poems, "In the Blood".
1995: Nomination for National Book Critics Circle Award
In 1995, Carl Phillips' second book, "Cortège", was nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award.
1998: Witter Bynner Fellowship
In 1998, Carl Phillips was named a Witter Bynner Fellow.
2001: Lambda Literary Award for Poetry
In 2001, Carl Phillips' "Pastoral" won the Lambda Literary Award for Poetry.
2002: Kingsley Tufts Award
In 2002, Carl Phillips received the Kingsley Tufts Award.
2004: Publication of 'All It Takes'
In 2004, Carl Phillips published his book, "All It Takes".
2005: Thom Gunn Award
In 2005, Carl Phillips won the Thom Gunn Award for "The Rest of Love".
2006: Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets
In 2006, Carl Phillips began his service as a chancellor for the Academy of American Poets.
2006: Inclusion in American Alphabets: 25 Contemporary Poets
In 2006, Carl Phillips' poems were featured in "American Alphabets: 25 Contemporary Poets" and other anthologies.
2007: Publication of 'Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020'
In 2007, Carl Phillips published "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020".
2008: Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets
In 2008, Carl Phillips became a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets.
April 2010: Judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets
In April 2010, Carl Phillips was named as the new judge of the Yale Series of Younger Poets, replacing Louise Glück.
2011: Judging Panel for The Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards
In 2011, Carl Phillips was appointed to the judging panel for The Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards. Also in 2011 his collection of poetry, "Double Shadow", was a finalist for the National Book Award for poetry, and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Poetry category).
2012: End of Chancellorship
In 2012, Carl Phillips' term as a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets concluded.
2013: Kenyon Review Award for Literary Achievement
In 2013, Carl Phillips was honored with the Kenyon Review Award for Literary Achievement by the Board of Trustees of The Kenyon Review.
2014: Nomination for Griffin Poetry Prize
In 2014, Carl Phillips was nominated for the Griffin Poetry Prize for his book "Silverchest".
December 2015: Featured Poet in T: The New York Times Style Magazine
In December 2015, Carl Phillips was a featured poet in the "Picture and a Poem" series for T: The New York Times Style Magazine.
2020: Publication of 'Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020'
In 2020, Carl Phillips published "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020".
2021: Jackson Poetry Prize
In 2021, Carl Phillips received the Jackson Poetry Prize.
2022: Publication of 'Then the War: And Selected Poems'
In 2022, Carl Philips published "Then the War: And Selected Poems".
2023: Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
In 2023, Carl Phillips was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry for his book, "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 2007-2020".
2023: Pulitzer Prize for 'Then the War: And Selected Poems'
In 2023, Carl Phillips won the Pulitzer Prize for his book "Then the War: And Selected Poems (2022)".
2024: Shortlisted for T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry
In 2024, Carl Phillips was shortlisted for the T. S. Eliot Prize for Poetry.
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