Jason Youngclaus

Poet

Author's Bio

Jason Youngclaus is the author of the dynamic debut collection "Little Planet Raisins." He was born in Boston and graduated from College of the Holy Cross in 2005. There he studied and was captivated by the Lake Poets, particularly Coleridge. He has described first reading Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" as a transformative event: like seeing the immanence and transcendence of reality all over again, for the first time. His work combines a sense of magic realism with attenuating dystopian vision, often delivered in a dark comedic tone but always coloured with wonder and vibrancy.

An accomplished guitarist and songwriter, his music can be found on his website and Instagram page @jyc_music_lyrics.  He is also the composer of the aptly titled studio album, "Future Control," under the JYC Music trademark. 

 

 

Publications & Prizes

Anthology:
Trumpet Call (Swimming With Elephants Publications, 2019)
Book:
Little Planet Raisins (Spartan Press, 2020)
Journals:
Cathexis Northwest Press
,
Esthetic Apostle
,
Harbinger Asylum
,
Somerville Times
,
The Poetic Bond
Prizes won: 

Pushcart Prize nominee for "The Cliffs of Thera" from the collection 'Little Planet Raisins' --- first published in 'Harbinger Asylum.'

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What I'm reading now: 
Scrambled Eggs & Whiskey by Hayden Carruth, The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut, So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan, Gorgias by Plato, Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane, Tender the River by Matt Miller

More Information

Gives readings: 
Yes
Identifies as: 
American
Prefers to work with: 
Any
Born in: 
Boston, MA
Massachusetts
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Last update: Mar 30, 2024