Al Young

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Al Young

Literature

#4812

World Rank

#7568

Historical Rank

#2207

USA Rank

Writing

#1606

World Rank

#2095

Historical Rank

#1060

USA Rank

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Why Is Al Young Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Albert James Young was an American poet, novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and professor. He was named Poet Laureate of California by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger from 2005 to 2008. Young's many books included novels, collections of poetry, essays, and memoirs. His work appeared in literary journals and magazines including Paris Review, Ploughshares, Essence, The New York Times, Chicago Review, Seattle Review, Brilliant Corners: A Journal of Jazz & Literature, Chelsea, Rolling Stone, Gathering of the Tribes, and in anthologies including the Norton Anthology of African American Literature, and the Oxford Anthology of African American Literature.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Al Young?

Al Young is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of California, Berkeley
• University of Michigan
• Stanford University