Maxwell Bodenheim was a Poet who had a net worth of $10 million. Born in 1892, he was a modernist poet and novelist of the Jazz Age, and was well-known for his works such as Against this Age, Minna and Myself, Crazy Man, and Replenishing Jessica. He was a popular figure in the Bohemian literary circles of Greenwich Village, New York.
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💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)
Maxwell Bodenheim, also known as the renowned Poet in Mississippi, is projected to have an impressive net worth of $10 million by 2024. With his exceptional talent for crafting evocative poetry that resonates with readers on a profound level, Bodenheim has garnered significant recognition and acclaim throughout his career. His ability to encapsulate complex emotions into captivating verses has not only garnered critical acclaim but also attracted a loyal and enthusiastic fan base. As a result, Bodenheim's literary achievements have propelled him to amass a significant fortune, cementing his status as one of the most successful poets of his time.
About
A modernist poet and novelist of the Jazz Age, he is known for works such as Against this Age (1923), Minna and Myself (1918), Crazy Man (1924), and Replenishing Jessica (1925). He was a prominent figure in the Bohemian literary circles of Greenwich Village, New York.
Before Fame
He published his first work in Poetry magazine in 1914. Another of his early pieces was printed in a 1917 anthology alongside the work of future literary luminary, T.S. Eliot.
Trivia
He and his third wife were murdered in Manhattan in 1954 by Harold Weinberg, a sociopathic acquaintance.
Family Life
He was born in Hermanville, Mississippi, and was the son of European immigrants. He was married three times: to Minna Schein (for two decades), Grace Finan (for a decade), and Ruth Fagin (for the final two years of his life).
Associated With
He co-founded The Chicago Literary Times, a short-lived publication that nevertheless saw contributions from noted authors such as Carl Sandburg and Theodore Dreiser.
