Nagrody i odznaczenia Nagroda Pulitzera (1987), za zbiór wierszy pt.: Thomas and Beulah Tytuły Doctor honoris causa dwudziestu dwóch uczelni National Humanities Medal (1996) Charles Frankel Prize (1996) Heinz Award, w dziedzinie Arts and Humanities (1997) Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service, w dziedzinie literatury, (2006) Library of Virginia Lifetime Achievement Award (2008) Fulbright Lifetime Achievement Medal (2009) Premio Capri (2009) National Medal of Arts (2011) Medal of Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (2023)
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