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Brinnin

American  
[brin-in] / ˈbrɪn ɪn /

noun

  1. John Malcolm, 1916–98, U.S. poet, editor, and educator, born in Canada.


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That Brinnin was a closeted gay man remains more implied here than explored, though it subtly infuses Wood's excellent, circumspect performance.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2015

Wood gives a very subtle, internal performance opposite the more boisterous, colorful Jones, and a scene where Brinnin tells a horror story is absolutely hypnotic.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2015

A writer friend of Blume’s, the poet John Malcolm Brinnin, once said that living in Key West was like being back in childhood.

From New York Times May 18, 2015

Brinnin had been shocked by the poet's appearance at the final rehearsal for Under Milk Wood, but chose not to cancel any of Thomas's appointments despite the obvious ill health he was suffering.

From BBC Nov. 8, 2013

And Brinnin was in love with Dylan a bit.

From The Guardian Dec. 9, 2012

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