Poet, educator, and editor Gerald Barrax (1933-2019) was born in Attalla, Etowah County. He was known for his experimental and confessional poems. His work has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award.
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Poet, educator, and editor Gerald Barrax (1933-2019) was born in Attalla, Etowah County. He was known for his experimental and confessional poems. His work has been nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award.