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No, he didn't. The closest he came to prison was writing a song for Johnny Cash, (A Boy Named Sue), which Cash later sang at Fulsom Prison. Silverstein was a Korean War vet, and and upstanding citizen.
I'm not sure why people like to spread that garbage, but it's not true.
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Where did Shel Silverstein go to school?
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When did Shel Silverstein go to college?
Silverstein attended the University of Illinois but got kicked out after one year. Next he attended Chicago Academy of Fine arts for a year, but left and went to Roosevelt University for three years until he was drafted into the army.
What years did Shel Silverstein go to Chicago Academy of Fine Arts?
Shel Silverstein attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts from 1947 to 1950. After studying there, he pursued a career in writing and illustration, eventually becoming a well-known author of children's books and poems.
Has Shel Silverstein written sonnets?
No, Shel Silverstein is known for his whimsical and humorous poetry and prose, but not for writing sonnets. Sonnets are a specific form of poetry that follow strict rules in terms of rhyme scheme and meter, which is different from Silverstein's more free-form style.
How did Shel Silverstein's wife die?
I don't know............ but what I heard was that she died 5 years after her baby girl was born"SHOSHANNA". She died in Baltimore, Maryland on June 25 in 1975. Another way how you can find out is that you can go to HTTP://en. Wikipedia.org and type SHEL SILVERSTEIN.
What were Shel Silverstein's early influences?
Shel Silverstein's early influences included his mother, who encouraged his creativity, and his exposure to the work of authors such as Lewis Carroll and Dr. Seuss. He also drew inspiration from his time in the military and his experiences traveling.
How does the poem flag go by Shel Silversten?
"The Flag" by Shel Silverstein is a humorous poem about a flag that doesn't want to be saluted by people or flown because it gets dirty. Eventually, the flag ends up living in a museum where it can always look perfect. The poem is whimsical and showcases Silverstein's playful and clever style.
Shel silverstein poems with onomatopoeia?
Ah, onomatopoeia is a wonderful thing in poetry! Shel Silverstein uses it beautifully in his poems to bring sounds to life. From the "sizzle" of bacon to the "thud" of a falling rock, his words create vivid images and sounds that make his poems truly special. Just like adding a touch of color to a painting, onomatopoeia adds a touch of magic to Shel Silverstein's already delightful poems.
What do Shel silverstein parents do for a living?
Shel Silverstein had 2 children. His daughter, Shoshanna was raised by an aunt and uncle after her mother, Susan Hastings, died. Shoshanna passed away at the age of 11. His son, Matthew, was born in 1983.
Why did Shel Silverstein get kicked out of the university of Illinois?
Shel Silverstein was asked to leave the University of Illinois because he was not going to pass his courses due to prioritizing his creative work over his academic studies. He was more interested in pursuing his passion for writing and drawing cartoons.
Did joey jordison ever go to prison?
no
Who wrote poem that says you Have to Go to Bed by Day?
That poem is Bed in Summer by Robert Louis Stevenson.
