Paul Blackburn (November 24, 1926 – September 13, 1971) was an American poet. He influenced contemporary literature through his poetry, translations and the encouragement and support he offered to fellow poets.M.L. Rosenthal, preface to The Collected Poems of Paul Blackburn ; Edith Jarolim, introduction to The Collected Poems of Paul Blackburn ; http://epc.buffalo.edu/authors/blackburn/blackburn_rothenberg_on_PB.html
