William Carlos Williams: Poet and Pediatrician

Introduction to William Carlos Williams

• William Carlos Williams, a notable American poet of the early twentieth century, also practiced pediatrics.
• He had a dual career, delivering thousands of babies in Paterson, New Jersey, while being a prolific poet.
• His poetry appeared in various journals, including Poetry, which showcases modernist works.
• Williams began publishing poetry in the teens, twenties, and thirties.