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Jane Hirshfield is a renowned American poet, essayist, and translator born in New York City on February 24, 1953. With ten poetry books to her name, including The Asking: New & Selected Poems (2023) and Ledger (2020), she has earned acclaim for her precise language, deep attention, and ability to bridge poetry with science and public life. Hirshfield is also a respected translator and editor of multiple poetry collections from Japanese and other languages, including The Ink Dark Moon and The Heart of Haiku. Her essays, Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry and Ten Windows: How Great Poems Transform the World, further illuminate her thoughtful approach to poetry and interpretation. A recipient of Guggenheim, Rockefeller, and NEA fellowships, Hirshfield has shaped contemporary poetry through fellowships, leadership roles, and a commitment to public engagement. This page highlights her biography, discography highlights, and upcoming tours and readings, so you can secure your seats at an event near you.

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Upcoming appearances for Jane Hirshfield include 2025 readings and events across the United States. While social media presence is managed by publishers and academic institutions rather than personal profiles, you can connect with her work through official publishers and venue pages. Browse the listings, learn about her background, and reserve your seats for insightful literary evenings that celebrate poetry, translation, and cross-disciplinary dialogue.

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  • Born February 24, 1953, in New York City; acclaimed poet, essayist, and translator.
  • Author of ten poetry books, including The Asking: New & Selected Poems (2023) and Ledger (2020).
  • Co-translator/editor of four books of poetry from the past, including The Ink Dark Moon and The Heart of Haiku.
  • Two books of essays: Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry and Ten Windows: How Great Poems Transform the World.
  • Fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts; Academy Fellowship for Distinguished Poetic Achievement (2004) from the Academy of American Poets; served as Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets (2012–2017).
  • Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2019).

Upcoming appearances for Jane Hirshfield include 2025 readings and events across the United States. While social media presence is managed by publishers and academic institutions rather than personal profiles, you can connect with her work through official publishers and venue pages. Browse the listings, learn about her background, and reserve your seats for insightful literary evenings that celebrate poetry, translation, and cross-disciplinary dialogue.

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