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12.15.2008 4:31 pm

Friends gather to honor Donald Finkel, Constance Urdang

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On Dec. 12, about 200 friends, family and admirers gathered at Washington University to honor  poet Donald Finkel, who died Nov. 15, and his wife, poet and novelist Constance Urdang, who died in 1996 Both had taught at the university and helped…

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11.18.2008 10:02 am

St. Louis poet Donald Finkel inspired dozens of poets

Post-Dispatch Book Editor
Donald Finkel in 2003

Donald Finkel in 2003

Longtime St. Louis poet Donald Finkel died Saturday. See the Post-Dispatch obituary for more information, although a memorial service has not yet been set.

In April, dozens of poets, fans and former students gathered to pay tribute to Mr. Finkel.…

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