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Born on September 25, 1930, Shel Silverstein was from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Shel Silverstein was listed as a poet, composer and writer. Death is recorded on May 10, 1999, at the age of 68. Schooling on record includes Theodore Roosevelt High School and University of Chicago. Awards on record include Grammy Award for Best Country Song (1970).
My Take
What draws me to Shel Silverstein is how he refused to stay in one lane. A Chicago kid who became a poet, cartoonist, songwriter and Grammy winner, he wrote The Giving Tree, a book that disguises grown-up heartbreak as a children's story. I admire artists who can be simple and devastating at once, and his spare line drawings and stripped-down verse do exactly that. There's a mischief in him too, from Uncle Shelby to his Playboy work, that keeps him from feeling saccharine. He died in 1999, but his work still hands itself out freely to whoever needs it. Quiet, lasting, generous.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shel Silverstein
- Name (Japanese)
- シェル・シルヴァスタイン
- Reading
- しぇる・しるゔぁすたいん
- Born
- September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- poet / composer / writer / singer / songwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Theodore Roosevelt High School
- University
- University of Chicago
Awards & achievements
- 1970 Grammy Award for Best Country Song
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Where the Sidewalk Ends |
| Notable work | The Giving Tree |
| Notable work | Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book |
| Notable work | Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back |
| Notable work | Don't Bump the Glump! |
| Notable work | Falling Up |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.shelsilverstein.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shel%20Silverstein
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B7%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AB%E3%83%B4%E3%82%A1%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361257
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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Frequently asked questions
When was Shel Silverstein born?
Born September 25, 1930.
When did Shel Silverstein die?
Died May 10, 1999, aged 68.
Where was Shel Silverstein from?
Shel Silverstein was from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What did Shel Silverstein do?
Shel Silverstein worked as poet, composer, writer, singer, songwriter.
What was Shel Silverstein known for?
Notable works include Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Giving Tree, Uncle Shelby's ABZ Book.
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