AUTHOR
Leo Connellan published twelve books of poetry including The Clear Blue Lobster-Water Country, Another Poet in New York, Crossing America, and Death in Lobster Land. Winner of the Shelley Memorial Award, he was poet-in-residence for Connecticut State University. In his role as Poet-in-Residence at Connecticut State University, Connellan instilled a high enthusiasm for poetry among public school and university students throughout Connecticut and beyond. He was named Poet Laureate of the State of Connecticut in 1997. Originally from Maine, Connellan resided in CT for over 30 years. He died on February 22, 2001.
A recording of Leo's poetry can be found at http://www.hoobellatoo.org/leoconnellan.cfm
Works by Leo Connellan from Curbstone Press:
