Hart Crane

Hart Crane (1899–1932) was an American modernist poet known for his ambitious, lyrical style. Born in Garrettsville, Ohio, he later lived in New York City, where he became associated with avant-garde literary circles. His first major collection, *White Buildings* (1926), established his reputation for dense imagery and musical language. Crane’s most celebrated work is the epic poem *The Bridge* (1930), which sought to create a unifying myth of America through the symbol of the Brooklyn Bridge. He also wrote notable shorter poems, including “Voyages.” Crane struggled with personal and financial difficulties and died in 1932 at sea.