Ted Berrigan was an influential American poet born on November 15, 1934, in Providence, Rhode Island. He is best known for his role in the New York School of poetry, which emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. Berrigan's work often featured innovative forms and playful language, reflecting the spontaneity of the Beat Generation and the Surrealist movement. Throughout his career, Berrigan published several notable collections, including "The Sonnets" and "A Certain Slant of Sunlight." He was also a key figure in the avant-garde literary scene, collaborating with other poets and artists. Berrigan passed away on July 4, 1983, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary poetry.