Brooks (br ks), Gwendolyn Elizabeth 1917-2000. American poet known for her verse detailing the dreams and struggles of African Americans. An early volume of poems, Annie Allen (1949), was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. |
| Brooks, Van Wyck 1886-1963. American literary historian, critic, and translator who wrote many books on the literary history of America, including The Flowering of New England (1936), for which he won a Pulitzer Prize. |
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1. (Biographies / Brooks, Mel (1926 M, US, THEATRE: comedy writer, THEATRE: actor, FILMS AND TV: director) Mel, real name Melvyn Kaminsky. born 1926, US comedy writer, actor, and film director. His films include The Producers (1968), Blazing Saddles (1974), High Anxiety (1977), and Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1996)
2. (Biographies / Brooks, Troyal) Garth (1962 M, US, MUSIC: country singer, MUSIC: songwriter) (Troyal) Garth. born 1962, US country singer and songwriter; his bestselling records include Ropin' the Wind (1991) and Scarecrow (2001)
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| Noun | 1. | Brooks - United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963) |
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