Description: (Poet)
Harry Crosby was a poet, publisher, and prominent member of the Lost Generation in American literature. Alongside his wife, Caresse Crosby, he established the Black Sun Press. This publishing venture featured works by notable authors like James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, and D. H. Lawrence. Crosby's poetry frequently delved into themes of death and suicide, reflecting his encounters in World War I. He also cultivated strong connections with influential artists and writers of his era, such as Salvador Dalí, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Ernest Hemingway.