Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
American award for distinguished poetry / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry is one of the seven American Pulitzer Prizes given every year for Books, Drama, and Music. It was first given in 1922.[1]
The prize is given "For a distinguished volume of original verse by an American author."[2] That means it is given for an important book of original poetry. The book must be published during the calendar year before the prize is given.
Since 1980, two finalists (other important books) have been named at the same time as the winner.[3]