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Franklin D'Olier Reeve (September 18, 1928 – June 28, 2013) was an American academic, writer, poet, Russian translator, and editor. He was also the father of Superman actor Christopher Reeve. He was the grandson of the first American Legion national commander, Franklin D'Olier.
F. D. Reeve was a poet, translator, and professor who taught at Wesleyan University and translated Robert Frost's poems into Russian. He received several awards and honors, and wrote about the role of poetry in language and culture.
Jul 8, 2013 · F. D. Reeve, who gave up an incipient acting career in his early 20s because he feared that immersing himself in dramatic characters might erode his own poetic voice, and who went on to write 10...
Sep 23, 2013 · Franklin D’Olier Reeve passed away on June 28 at the age of 84 after devoting nearly half of his life to teaching at the University, first as a professor and chair of the Russian Department from 1962 to 1966, and then as a professor in the College of Letters until 2002.
We are greatly saddened to hear of F.D. Reeve's passing on June 28. An accomplished poet, translator, and editor, Reeve published dozens of poems and reviews in Poetry over the...
Jun 28, 2013 · Franklin D'Olier "F.D." Reeve was an American academic, writer, poet, Russian translator, and editor. He was also the father of actor Christopher Reeve. He started his academic career teaching Russian language and literature at Columbia University before moving to Wesleyan University as chairman of the Russian Department.
F. D. Reeve - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets.
