Sherley Anne Williams

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sherley Anne Williams
Occupation	Poet
Date Of Birth	Aug 25, 1944(1944-08-25)
Age	80
Date Of Death	1999-07-06
Birthplace	Bakersfield
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Leo

Sherley Anne Williams Biography

Sherley Anne Williams is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on August 25, 1944 in Bakersfield, California, United States. African-American poet, author and academic who composed The Peacock Poems and Working Cotton as well as other poetry and prose pieces. She also wrote a non- fiction book titled Giving Birth to the Bright: A Thematic Analysis in Neo- Black literature.

She as well as the poet She and poet Carla Harryman were literary contemporaries and fellow Californians. were literary friends and co-educated Californians.

She was raised by three sisters in Fresno, California housing projects. Tragically, her father passed away from tuberculosis at only 8 years old.

Sherley Anne Williams Net Worth

Sherley Anne Williams is one of the richest Poet from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sherley Anne Williams 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a student of English in the English department at California State University in Fresno. She then pursued graduate studies in Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

She was awarded an award in 1984 from the Fulbright grant to pay for trips to Ghana.

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Facts & Trivia

Sherley Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sherley Anne Williams celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Sherley Anne Williams

1. Sherley Anne Williams was an American poet, novelist, and vocalist.
2. She was born on August 25, 1944, in Bakersfield, California.
3. Williams received her BA from Fresno State College in 1966.
4. Her first book of poetry, “The Peacock Poems,” was published in 1975.
5. In 1986, she published her first novel, “Dessa Rose.”
6. Williams won the American Book Award for “Dessa Rose” in 1987.
7. She also won a National Endowment for the Arts grant in 1990.
8. Williams taught at several universities throughout her career.
9. She died on July 6, 1999, at the age of 54.
10. Her work often explored themes of race and gender identity.