X. J. Kennedy
Born: August 21, 1929 (age 95)
Bio: X. J. Kennedy is a poet, translator, anthologist, editor, and author of children's literature and textbooks on English literature and poetry. He was long known as Joe Kennedy; but, wishing to distinguish himself from Joseph P.
Known for:
- Literature (1998)
- An introduction to poetry (1966)
- The Bedford guide for college writers (1987)
- An introduction to fiction (1976)
- The Brief Bedford Reader (1987)