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What kind of awards had Wallace Stevens earned throughout his lifetime?

Wallace Stevens was a highly acclaimed poet, but he didn't receive many formal awards during his lifetime. He was known for being somewhat aloof and private, and he didn't actively seek recognition.

Here's a breakdown of the few awards he did receive:

* The National Book Award for Poetry (1955): This was the most prestigious award he won, and it was awarded posthumously for his collection "The Collected Poems of Wallace Stevens."

* The Bollingen Prize in Poetry (1942): This award, from Yale University, was for his collection "The Man with the Blue Guitar and Other Poems."

* The Poetry Society of America's William Rose Benét Poetry Prize (1937): This award was given to Stevens for his poem "The Man with the Blue Guitar."

While Stevens didn't win a plethora of awards, his influence and standing in the literary world were significant. He is considered one of the most important American poets of the 20th century, and his work continues to be studied and celebrated.

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