Richard Hugo
Richard Hugo (1923–1982) was an American poet born in White Center, Washington.
A regionalist writer, his work captured the economic hardships of the Pacific Northwest, particularly Montana.
After serving as a bombardier in World War II, he earned degrees from the University of Washington, studying under Theodore Roethke.
He later taught creative writing at the University of Montana, eventually leading the program.
Hugo published numerous poetry collections, a memoir, a mystery novel, and a highly regarded book on writing.
His poems, often written in free verse, blended vivid natural imagery with themes of depression and loneliness.
He died of leukemia in 1982.
