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Active 1958–present · Awards: Janus Pannonius International Poetry Prize, Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, James Madison Freedom of Information Award, Eagle Scout, Robert Frost Medal, Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Lawrence Monsanto Ferlinghetti was an American poet, painter, social activist, and co-founder of City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.