Joseph Brodsky

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Biography: Iosif Aleksandrovich Brodsky was a Russian and American poet and essayist. Born in Leningrad in the Soviet Union, Brodsky ran afoul of Soviet authorities and was expelled from the Soviet Union in 1972, settling in the United States with the help of W. H. Auden and other supporters.

Department: Writing

Place of Birth: Leningrad, Soviet Union

Adult: No

Birthday: May 24, 1940

Age: 85 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: January 28, 1996

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Known For:

From Moscow to Pietushki
Brodsky Is Not a Poet
Walks with Brodsky