Arlington, Massachusetts
Mar 23, 1935 – May 17, 2025
David R. Slavitt, poet, novelist, critic, and translator, died peacefully on May 17, 2025 at the age of 90 in his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Slavitt was praised and admired by fellow wordsmiths and astonishingly prolific, with over 130 published works. Slavitt's written work ranged...
Read MoreWe used to talk on Facebook since we shared the same name. He was a nice man and gave me some good advice.
David Slavitt
March 15, 2026 | Friend
We were classmates at Yale and friends thereafter for many years. David was one of the most brilliant and creative intellects I have ever known. He was truly a great person.
George Teebor
August 24, 2025 | New York, NY | Classmate
