Robert Bly
Born in 1926
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Robert Bly was an American poet, author, and leader of the Mythopoetic Men's Movement.
Born in 1926 in Minnesota, he studied at Harvard and Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Bly founded literary magazines that introduced international poets to American audiences.
He was active in the anti-Vietnam War movement and won the National Book Award.
Bly's work focused on myth, meditation, and storytelling.
His bestseller "Iron John" explored masculinity and sparked international interest.
He conducted workshops on men's issues and fairy tales, often collaborating with other notable figures in psychology and literature.
