Garrett Hongo
- January 10, 2024
- Poet
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Garrett Hongo |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Date Of Birth | May 30, 1951(1951-05-30) |
| Age | 73 |
| Birthplace | Volcano |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Hawaii |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Garrett Hongo Biography
| Name | Garrett Hongo |
| Birthday | May 30 |
| Birth Year | 1951 |
| Place Of Birth | Volcano |
| Home Town | Hawaii |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Garrett Hongo is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on May 30, 1951 in Volcano, Hawaii, United States.
Hongo has published three books of poetry: Yellow Light (1982) and The River of Heaven (1988), which was a Lamont Poetry Selection of the Academy of American Poets and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Volcano: A Memoir of Hawai’i (1995), was awarded the 2006 Oregon Book Award for Literary Nonfiction. Hongo has also worked as an editor on Songs My Mother Taught Me: Stories, Plays and Memoir by Wakako Yamauchi (1994) and on The Open Boat: Poems from Asian America (1993).
Hongo is a professor of creative writing at the University of Oregon. From 1989 through 1993, he was the director of the university’s Program in Creative Writing.
Garrett Hongo Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Poet |
| House | Living in own house. |
Garrett Hongo is one of the richest Poet from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Garrett Hongo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Garrett Kaoru Hongo (born May 30, 1951, Volcano, Hawai’i) is a Yonsei, fourth- generation Japanese American academic and poet. The work of this Pulitzer- nominated writer draws on Japanese American history and own experiences.
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Facts & Trivia
Geir Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Garrett Hongo celebrates birthday on May 30 of every year.
How old is Garrett Hongo?
71 years (May 30, 1951)
What is the legend by Garrett Hongo about?
The legend is a story of sad separation, except that once a year the heavens take pity on the young couple and provide a way for them to come together , such as by having a flock of birds serve as a bridge over the river of stars so that they can meet. The poem concludes with its reference to this Asian legend.
Where does Garrett Hongo live?
He is currently Distinguished Professor of the College of Arts and Sciences and a professor of creative writing at the University of Oregon where he directed the Program in Creative Writing from 1989-1993. He lives in Eugene with his wife and children.
What does the floral apron symbolize?
The theme of this poem is to carry on cultural traditions and values , even if you are located away from your homeland. By accepting the food of her family’s native land, the speaker is accepting part of her cultural heritage.
What is Ode to My Socks about?
Ode to My Socks’ by Pablo Neruda is a light-hearted moral ode in which the poet describes the divine beauty of a simple pair of knitted socks. In the first lines of the poem, the speaker receives the socks and begins to describe them. They’re the best he has ever seen and he is at first unwilling to even put them on.